Successful candidates will be mainly deployed to carry out the following duties in the Civil Engineering and Development Department: (1) To provide expert advice on the planning and management of the consultancy agreements for cavern and underground space development; (2) To review, comment and analyse technical reports and study findings submitted by consultants on cavern and underground space development; (3) To provide expert advice on development measures and implementation strategies to facilitate cavern and underground space development in Hong Kong. (4) To provide expert advice on developing or updating technical standards for cavern and underground space development; (5) To liaise with project offices, consultants and stakeholders on matters relating to cavern and underground space development; (6) To provide expert advice on planning and conducting consultation with relevant stakeholders and public engagement/consultation exercise; (7) To provide expert advice and information to relevant Government bureau/departments, key stakeholders and the general public, as required, on cavern and underground space development projects and related issues; and (8) To provide training to other staff.

(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 7 years’ post-qualification experience in the field of cavern and/or underground space development; 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)].