申請人必須－
(a) (i) 持有本港大學所頒授的建築或建築研究學士學位，或具備同等學歷，或持有香港建築師學會認可的學位；以及
(ii) 具備至少三年建築或城市設計方面的相關工作經驗，以及對建造和建築設計、擬備簡報材料，以及《建築物(規劃)規例》(例如《認可人士、註冊結構工程師及註冊岩土工程師作業備考》第APP-152號的「可持續建築設計指引」等)有深入認識。具擬備法定建築圖則經驗及對法定規劃制度有認識者更佳；
或
(iii) 持有本港大學或香港專業教育學院所頒授的建築或建築研究文憑，或具備同等學歷；以及
(iv) 具備至少五年建築或城市設計方面的相關工作經驗，以及對建造和建築設計、擬備簡報材料，以及《建築物(規劃)規例》(例如《認可人士、註冊結構工程師及註冊岩土工程師作業備考第APP-152號》的《可持續建築設計指引》等)有深入認識。具擬備法定建築圖則經驗及對法定規劃制度有認識者更佳；
(b) 符合語文能力要求，即在香港中學文憑考試或香港中學會考中國語文科和英國語文科考獲第2級或以上成績，或具備同等成績 [見下文註(1)]；
(c) 具設計天分，能手繪具風格的建築圖則，並具備良好的電腦輔助技巧製作建築效果圖，以美術方式有效地表達設計概念／發展建議；
(d) 通曉應用Microstation、AutoCAD、3D Studio Max／3D Studio Viz、Revit、Photoshop、SketchUp、Microsoft Office等電腦設計軟件及建築信息模擬；熟識動畫製作、錄像剪接技巧及懂應用Adobe Creative Suite者更佳；
(e) 對管理電腦硬件和軟件系統有認識或具相關經驗者更佳；以及
(f) 能獨立工作及與團隊合作，並能在緊迫時間內完成工作及承受工作壓力，以及能有效與部門內的專業職系人員溝通。

Candidates should have -
(a) (i) obtained a bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Architectural Studies from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent, or a degree recognised by the Hong Kong Institute of Architects; and
(ii) at least three years’ relevant experience in architectural or urban design field with solid knowledge on building and architectural design, preparing presentation materials as well as Building (Planning) Regulations (such as PNAP APP- 152 Sustainable Building Design Guidelines, etc). Experience in preparing statutory building plan submission and knowledge in statutory planning system is an advantage;
or
(iii) obtained a Diploma in Architecture or Architectural Studies from a Hong Kong university or Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, or equivalent; and
(iv) at least five years’ relevant experience in architectural or urban design field with solid knowledge on building and architectural design, preparing presentation materials as well as Building (Planning) Regulations (such as PNAP APP- 152 Sustainable Building Design Guidelines, etc). Experience in preparing statutory building plan submission and knowledge in statutory planning system is an advantage;
(b) 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 [See Note (1) below];
(c) good design flair, stylist free hand architectural drawing skills and good computer-aided architectural presentation techniques to effectively communicate design concepts/development proposals in an artistic manner;
(d) sound knowledge in the use of computer design software such as Microstation, AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max/3D Studio Viz, Revit, Photoshop, SketchUp, Microsoft Office as well as BIM; knowledge in animation production, video editing skills and the use of Adobe Creative Suite will be an advantage;
(e) knowledge or experience in managing computer hardware and software system will be an advantage; and
(f) ability to work independently and maintain team work under tight schedule and pressure as well as communicate effectively with professionals of the department.