Senior Manager, Works and Contracts

URA Urban Renewal Authority; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Urban Renewal Authority (URA) is Hong Kong’s statutory body focused on urban renewal, redevelopment and revitalisation. This role oversees design processes, government submissions, land matters and construction handovers for self-delivered and starter home projects.

The candidate should hold a relevant degree, 10+ years in building construction, and professional qualifications (HKIA/HKIS/HKIE/CIOB); Authorized Person qualification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree holder in architectural / engineering / building / construction discipline or equivalent.
• Relevant professional qualifications (HKIA/HKIS/HKIE/CIOB) or other equivalent professional qualifications.
• Possession of Authorized Person qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years’ relevant work experience, with at least 8 years’ post-qualification experience in the building construction field.

Responsibilities

• To manage and monitor design, government submissions, land matters, construction works and handover matter for self-delivered development and starter home projects.
• To liaise with joint venture partners for project administration and monitor compliance with development agreements for joint ventures.
• To manage and monitor major construction projects, including demolition works, underground utilities diversion, handover inspections, defect rectification and upkeep of acquired properties.
• To manage and monitor the design and implementation of revitalisation and advance work projects, and other government-designated projects.
• To provide technical input to Master Layout Plan, lease conditions, conservation, buildability and JV control documents from an implementation perspective on development projects under planning.

Education

Degree in architectural/engineering/building/construction

Authorized Person qualification (advantage)

Job description

The Urban Renewal Authority ("URA") is tasked to undertake, encourage, promote and facilitate urban renewal of Hong Kong in accordance with the provisions of the Urban Renewal Authority Ordinance and the Urban Renewal Strategy published by the Government. The URA adopts a comprehensive and holistic approach by ways of its two core businesses i.e. redevelopment and rehabilitation, as well as preservation, revitalisation and retrofitting, for creating a sustainable and quality living environment for the people of Hong Kong.

Responsibilities

• To manage and monitor the processes of design, government submissions, land matters, construction works and handover matter for the Authority’s self-delivered development and starter home projects
• To liaise with joint venture partners for project administration and monitor the compliance with the terms and conditions of the development agreement for the joint venture development projects
• To manage and monitor major construction projects, including demolition works, underground utilities diversion works, handover inspections, defect rectification works, and upkeeping of acquired properties
• To manage and monitor the design and implementation of revitalisation and advance work projects, and other projects designated by the government
• To provide technical input to Master Layout Plan / lease conditions / conservation / buildability / joint venture control document from an implementation perspective on development projects under planning

Requirements

• Degree holder in architectural / engineering / building / construction discipline or equivalent
• Relevant professional qualifications (HKIA/HKIS/HKIE/CIOB) or other equivalent professional qualifications
• Possession of Authorized Person qualification is an advantage
• Minimum 10 years’ relevant work experience, with at least 8 years’ post-qualification experience in the building construction field

Closing Date of Application: 20 October 2026

Personal data provided by job applicants will be treated in strict confidence and information provided will be used for the consideration of applications. Applicants not invited for interview within four weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful. Personal data provided by job applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used strictly in accordance with our “Personal Information Collection Statement Pertaining to Recruitment" for recruitment purpose only. A copy of the Statement is available on our website and obtainable on request. Applicants may be considered for other suitable positions in the Authority and all personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for a maximum of two years.

The Urban Renewal Authority (URA) was established in May 2001 under the Urban Renewal Authority Ordinance as the statutory body to undertake, encourage, promote and facilitate urban renewal of Hong Kong, with a view to addressing the problem of urban decay and improving the living conditions of residents in old districts.