Successful candidates will be deployed to the Commissioner for Heritage’s Office in the Works Branch of the Development Bureau to assist the following work (Note 3, 4): (a) implementing projects for revitalisation of Government-owned historic buildings, including preparation of Invitation for Proposals, tendering documents, making applications for land use changes, assessment of the proposals/tenders received, liaison with the selected operators and government departments on the implementation of the projects, monitoring closely the progress of revitalisation works and assisting in drafting of tenancy agreements/specifications, etc.; (b) implementing new heritage conservation initiatives, including heritage impact assessment for new capital works projects, Financial Assistance for Maintenance Scheme for privately-owned graded historic buildings, Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme and proposals to preserve privately-owned graded historic buildings; (c) commenting on bureaux/departments’ documents on heritage conservation aspects, assisting in handling press and public enquiries and organising public engagement activities; (d) overseeing and managing the development of heritage conservation issues in public works projects and to monitor the physical conditions of historic buildings through regular inspections; (e) conducting research on the technical feasibility of various means of conservation and revitalisation of historic buildings; and (f) performing any other duties assigned as appropriate.

This position is open to both male and female. Applicants should (Note 1) – (a) be a (i) Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects, or equivalent, and Registered Architects in Hong Kong; or (ii) Corporate Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Engineers (Civil or Structural or Building Services Discipline) elected after 5 December 1975, or equivalent; or (iii) Corporate Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (Building Surveying or General Practice Division), or equivalent; (b) have at least 2 years’ post-qualification working experience in the relevant field including experience in handling building renovation projects; (c) meet the language proficiency requirement of ‘Level 2’ or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) (Note 2), or equivalent; (d) have good command of oral and written Chinese and English; and (e) have good communication and interpersonal skills.