(a) To process structural plans, applications for consent to commencement of works, certificates of completion of works and applications for licences / registrations; and to carry out site audit checks on building works in progress and minor works;
(b) To deal with unauthorised building works, dilapidated and dangerous buildings, defective drains, dangerous slopes and retaining structures; and to take necessary enforcement actions including statutory orders / notices and emergency works;
(c) To administer the Mandatory Building Inspection Scheme and Mandatory Window Inspection Scheme;
(d) To specify the required structural works in relation to fire safety improvement of existing buildings; and
(e) To instigate prosecution and disciplinary actions; to coordinate responses to appeals; and to carry out legislative review and research.

[Note: Successful candidates appointed are required to perform outdoor duties, may be required to (i) work shifts or irregular hours; (ii) perform duties during tropical cyclones, rainstorms and other emergencies; and (iii) be posted to other government departments.]

Candidates should:
(a) (i) be Corporate Members of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (Structural or Civil Discipline), elected after 5 December 1975 [Note (1)]; or (ii) have qualification being recognised by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers as equivalent; and
(b) have met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent [Note(2)].