Senior Officer, Acquisition and Clearance

Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore (URA); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The Urban Renewal Authority (URA) in Hong Kong invites applicants for a surveying and property management role. You will conduct freezing surveys, file records, and assist with project engagement with affected owners, tenants and occupiers as part of urban renewal work.

Requirements include a degree in surveying, building, housing or property management, at least 3 years’ relevant experience, strong bilingual Chinese/English communication, integrity, and knowledge of property sale procedures.

Qualifications

• Degree in surveying, building, housing or property management related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in surveying, housing management or related fields.
• Strong bilingual communication in Chinese and English, Putonghua preferred.
• High integrity and initiative.
• Knowledge of legal formalities in sale/purchase of property is a plus.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct freezing surveys and file relevant records.
• Implement project engagement with affected owners, tenants and occupiers.
• Carry out site inspection and area measurement of properties.
• Screen interviews with affected owners, tenants and occupiers.
• Assess eligibility for compensation, allowances and rehousing.
• Negotiate settlements and manage tenancy/rental administration.

Education

Degree in surveying / building / housing / property management related discipline

Tools

Computer software

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.

Responsibilitie** s**:

• To conduct freezing surveys and compile and file relevant records

• To implement project engagement programme after freezing survey by visiting affected owners, tenants and occupiers

• To carry out site inspection and area measurement of properties and screening interviews with affected owners, tenants and occupiers

• To collect data and documents and prepare assessment of the eligibility of affected owners, tenants and occupiers for various compensation, allowances and rehousing offered under the established policies

• To negotiate and reach settlement with affected owners, tenants and occupiers

• To carry out tenancy and rental administration and property management work

Requirements** :**

• Degree holder in surveying / building / housing / property management related discipline

• Minimum 3 years’ working experience in surveying, housing management or related fields relevant to the job requirements

• Good communication skill in Chinese and English with ability to speak and communicate in Putonghua preferable

• High integrity and initiative

• Knowledge and experience in the legal formalities in sale and purchase of property would be an advantage

• Knowledge in computer software

• Able to work independently with minimum supervision

• Possession of a valid Estate Agent Licence will be an advantage

Closing Date of Application:

29 September 2026

All applications will be treated in the strictest 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 applicantswill 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. Applicantsmay be consideredfor other suitable positions in the Authority and all personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for a maximum of two years.__