(a)審核有關方面呈交的結構圖則，以及處理關於批准及同意展開工程的申請、進行實地視察，並就結構構件、地基及承重地層進行或監看有關的測試； 監督建築地盤的安全及工程質素； (b)視察及評估現存樓宇、違例建築工程、渠管及斜坡／擋土構築物的安全狀況； (c)對未有遵從法定命令的個案，以及樓宇、渠管及斜坡／擋土構築物的緊急工程，訂定工程的要求及監督有關工程的進行；及 (d)採取所需的管制行動，以及不時檢視與建築物有關的規例、標準及作業守則。 [註：獲取錄的申請人或須在辦公／非辦公時間，於颱風襲港期間、暴雨及緊急事故當值以作相應的處理。]

(a) To examine structural plan submissions and to process applications for approval and consent for commencement of works, to carry out site inspections, to conduct or witness tests on structural elements, foundations and their bearing strata; (b) To monitor safety and quality of works carried out on building sites; (c) To inspect and appraise the safety of existing buildings, unauthorized building works, drains and slopes / retaining structures; (d) To specify and supervise works in default of statutory orders and emergency works for buildings, drains and slopes/retaining structures; and (e) To take necessary enforcement action and to keep the building regulations, standards and codes of practice under review. [Note: Successful candidates appointed may be required to perform duties within / outside office hours during typhoons, heavy rainstorms and other emergencies].