(1) To perform day-to-day management of consultants and contractors in delivering the consultancy and works contracts; (2) To liaise with contractors, Government departments and other concerned parties for the implementation of works projects; (3) To handle public works programme and procurement procedures related to works projects, including monitoring the prequalification and tender procedures related to works projects; (4) To handle matters related to public consultations, complaints and enquires of works projects; (5) To exercise geotechnical control over works projects by auditing geotechnical aspects of the design of works and standard of site supervision; (6) To provide geotechnical advice and assistance to Government departments and the community on matters relating to slope safety, land use planning and land disposal; (7) To attend landslip incidents and handle follow-up actions, and (8) To perform any other duties assigned as appropriate.

(a)(i) possess Corporate Membership of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (Geotechnical or Civil Discipline) elected after 5 December 1975, or equivalent [see Note (1)]; or (ii) process a recognized professional qualification in engineering geology or geology, or equivalent, such as Chartered Geologist status of the Geological Society of London, UK; (b) have at least 2 years’ post-qualification working experience in geotechnical engineering such as slope works, excavation and lateral support works, foundation works and tunnel works; and (c) attain 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), or equivalent [see Note (2)].