Plumbing & Drainage Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer

Man Kei Engineering Limited; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 520,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopewell Property and Facility Management Limited seeks a Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer (Plumbing & Drainage) to lead plumbing, drainage, and underground drainage works on major HK construction projects. You will manage on-site operations, review technical drawings, coordinate with stakeholders and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires a HK Licensed Plumber (Grade 1), 5+ years for Project Engineer or 8–10 years for Senior Project Engineer, and proficiency in AutoCAD and MS

Qualifications

• Higher Diploma or above in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Project Engineer: 5+ years in plumbing, drainage & large-scale underground drainage projects.
• Senior Project Engineer: 8–10 years with complex project leadership.
• Registered Licensed Plumber (Grade 1) in Hong Kong.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office; familiarity with BIM is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute plumbing, drainage, and underground drainage installations on major projects.
• Manage day-to-day site operations and sub-contractor performance.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, method statements, and structural calculations.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, consultants, main contractors and utilities.
• Ensure compliance with WSD, DSD, and BD regulations; sign water supply applications when required.
• Maintain site diaries and prepare progress and technical reports.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Higher Diploma or above in Building Services Eng./Mechanical Eng.

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

BIM (advantage)

Project planning tools

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and technically skilled Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer (Plumbing & Drainage) to oversee and execute specialized plumbing, drainage, and underground drainage installations for our major construction projects. The successful candidate will take charge of day-to-day site operations, technical design reviews, sub-contractor management, and statutory submissions, ensuring all P&D works are completed on time, within budget, and up to the highest local regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

Manage the full cycle of engineering, installation, and Testing & Commissioning (T&C) activities for Plumbing, Drainage, and Underground Drainage systems

Coordinate daily site workflows, monitor work progress against the master schedule, and manage sub-contractor performance to ensure timely delivery

Enforce stringent quality inspections and safety controls on-site to minimize hazards and ensure compliance with company and statutory guidelines

Review and prepare shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and structural calculations for underground and above-ground P&D systems

Identify potential technical clashes on-site, propose engineering solutions, and resolve multi-disciplinary interface issues

Handle statutory submissions and ensure all installations comply with the Water Supplies Department (WSD), Drainage Services Department (DSD), and Buildings Department (BD) regulations

Act as the Licensed Plumber (Grade 1) holder for the project where required, signing off on water supply applications, inspecting plumbing materials, and hosting official inspections

Act as a key point of contact to coordinate effectively with clients, architects, consultants, main contractors, and relevant utility providers

Maintain precise project documentation, keep site diaries, and prepare regular progress and technical reports for senior management review

About you

Higher Diploma or above in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

Project Engineer: 5+ years of relevant working experience in plumbing, drainage, and large-scale underground drainage projects

Senior Project Engineer: 8–10 years of robust experience, with a proven track record of handling complex projects independently and leading junior engineers

Registered Licensed Plumber (Grade 1) in Hong Kong

Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), and common project planning tools

Familiarity with BIM (Building Information Modeling) is a distinct advantage

Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese) to lead site meetings and compile technical reports

Strong problem-solving abilities, exceptional multi-disciplinary coordination skills, and the resilience to work productively under pressure and tight deadlines

Hopewell Property and Facility Management Limited