Senior Operation Officer, Landscape

Airport Authority Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) manages Hong Kong International Airport and offers a rewarding career with opportunities to contribute to major landscaping projects and sustainability initiatives. This role supports landscape planning, maintenance, and contract management across high-profile developments, with hands-on inspections and coordination with project owners and contractors.

The position requires a degree in landscape-related fields, professional arborist qualifications, and strong

Qualifications

• Degree in Landscape, Horticulture, Geography, Environmental Science, Biology, Business Administration, Economics or related field with 3+ years experience.
• Professional diploma or certificate in tree/landscape management is a plus.
• Certified arborist qualifications from recognised bodies (e.g., ISA, HKILA, Arboriculture Association) or equivalent.
• Good English and Chinese; Putonghua is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing landscape proposals and planning maintenance for new projects (e.g., Skytopia, Airport Tung Chung Link, Terminal 2 Concourse).
• Prepare landscape enhancement proposals and contract specifications.
• Evaluate contractor performance via site inspections and audits; suggest workflow improvements.
• Review and endorse landscape work permits for new projects.
• Oversee handover of new landscape areas; conduct inspections and address non-compliance.
• Assist in planning and monitoring budgets for landscape projects.
• Monitor the new nursery operations on Airport Island via inspections.
• Maintain and update the Tree Management System and public landscaping website.
• Perform outdoor duties as required.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Negotiation

Execution

Education

Degree in Landscape / related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Where Your Career Takes Flight

Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) manages and operates Hong Kong International Airport, one of the finest and busiest airports in the world.

We now invite high calibre talent with creativity and passion to join us for a rewarding and meaningful career journey. We care for our people and provide colleagues with a fair, open and supportive workplace. By joining us, you will contribute to the continued success and growth of a key infrastructure and economic engine of Hong Kong, gaining invaluable experiences in a unique environment and enjoying boundless opportunities to unleash your full potential. Together we will share the pride of our leadership status in the global aviation industry and our commitment to sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing landscape proposals and planning the maintenance regime of new development projects, such as Skytopia, Airport Tung Chung Link, Terminal 2 Concourse, etc
• Assist in preparing the landscape enhancement proposals and the specifications of landscape contracts
• Evaluate landscape contractor's performance through conducting site inspections and audits and offer suggestions to improve workflow
• Review and endorse work permits related to the landscape areas from new projects
• Handle handover of new landscape areas by formulating handover requirements, conducting inspections and following up with the project owners and contractors for any non-compliance cases
• Assist in planning, monitoring and controlling the budget of landscape and related enhancement projects
• Monitor the operation of the new nursery on Airport Island through site inspections
• Maintain and update the Tree Management System and public website which promotes the landscaping of the Airport
• Required to perform outdoor duties

Requirements

• Degree holder in Landscape, Horticulture, Geography, Environmental Science, Biology, Business Administration, Economics or other related disciplines with at least 3 years of solid work experience, preferably in landscape management
• Possessing a professional diploma or certificate in tree management or landscape management will be an advantage
• Certified arborist qualifications from recognised institutions, such as Arboriculture Association, Arboriculture Australia, European Arboricultural Council, The HKILA, ISA or equivalent
• Strong organization, communication, negotiation and execution skills
• Quick learner, good team player, diligent and able to work under pressure
• Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese with knowledge of Putonghua is an advantage
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Holder of a valid HK driving license (Class 1 or 2)