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)].