Successful candidates will be deployed to sections/offices in the Works Branch of the Development Bureau to undertake the following duties (Notes 5 and 6) – (a) to provide technical support on planning and implementation of grading assessment of built heritage items; (b) to conduct research and prepare architectural appraisals on built heritage items; (c) to comment on the heritage implications of development and project proposals; (d) to manage major restoration projects assigned and initiated by the Antiquities and Monuments Office; (e) to provide technical advice and assist in the implementation of various heritage conservation schemes, such as Heritage Impact Assessments, Revitalising Historic Buildings through Partnership Scheme, and Financial Assistance for Maintenance Scheme; and (f) to perform any other duties assigned.

Applicants should – (a) have a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent; (b) be Members of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects (“HKIA”), or equivalent; and Registered Architects of the Architects Registration Board of Hong Kong (Notes 1 and 2)); (c) have at least two years’ post-qualification full-time working experience in relevant field, including experience in built heritage conservation (Note 3); and (d) have met the language proficiency requirements of “Level 2” (Note 4) or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (“HKCEE”), or equivalent; (e) preferably have obtained a certificate in Built Heritage Conservation or Architectural Conservation, or equivalent. Your application will NOT be considered if you fail to meet any of the entry requirements (a) to (d) by the closing date for application. Invitation to interview does not imply that you have met the entry requirements.? Note: (1) In order to meet the entry requirement (b), applicants holding non-local professional qualifications only should prove the equivalency of such qualifications, with supporting documents such as evidence of acceptance of their qualifications by the HKIA for admission to their Membership. They should submit copies of the supporting documents by mail to the enquiry address on or before the closing date for application. (2) Successful candidates should possess the professional qualifications meeting the entry requirement (b) during the entire period of employment. (3) Applicants should submit their portfolios (in A4 size) showing their post-qualification working experience in built heritage conservation by mail to the enquiry address on or before the closing date for application. (4) For non-civil service appointment purpose, “Grade E” in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to “Level 2” in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth. (5) Successful candidates may be required to work irregular hours and on public holidays. (6) Successful candidates may be required to perform outdoor duties.
Terms of Appointment: Successful candidates will be employed on non-civil service contract terms for a period of around one year. Renewal of contract will be subject to the service need of the Works Branch of the Development Bureau and the candidate’s performance.

HK$65,300 per month
Fringe Benefits A gratuity may be granted upon satisfactory completion of the full contract period with consistently high standard of performance. The amount of gratuity payable will be the sum which, when added to the Government’s contribution to the Mandatory Provident Fund (“MPF”) Scheme as required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance, equals to 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period. The benefits in respect of rest days, statutory holidays (or substituted holidays), annual leave, maternity/paternity leave and sickness allowance, where appropriate, will be granted in accordance with the provisions of the Employment Ordinance and confirmed at the time of the offer of appointment.

Application Forms [G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023)] are obtainable from any Home Affairs Enquiry Centre of District Offices, Home Affairs Department or any Job Centre of the Employment Services Division, Labour Department. The said form can also be downloaded from the Civil Service Bureau’s website (https://www.csb.gov.hk). The new version of application form for Government jobs [G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023)] has been in use with effect from 26 July 2023. Candidates who apply for Government jobs advertised on or after 26 July 2023 should use the new form. If candidates submit the old version form, they will be required to fill in the new form [G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023)] afresh and submit it within seven days upon request. If candidates fail to submit the new form [G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023)] within the stipulated deadline, their applications will not be processed further. Completed forms should reach the enquiry address on or before the closing date for application, with the envelope clearly marked with “Application for Project Architect (Non-Civil Service Vacancy)”. The postmark date on the envelope will be regarded as the date of submission of application. Please ensure that sufficient postage is paid if the application is sent by post. Any underpaid mail items will be returned to the sender or disposed of. Online applications can also be made through the Civil Service Bureau’s website (https://www.csb.gov.hk). Your application will NOT be considered if it is late, incomplete, not made in the prescribed form or submitted by fax or email; if you fail to provide in the prescribed form the information or the supporting documents as required for consideration of your application; or if it is not clear from your statements that you have met the entry requirements for this position. Applicants are encouraged to provide their email addresses on the application forms. Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation (by email or by post) in about three to six weeks from the closing date for application, but this timing is subject to change without prior notification to applicants. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful. For enquiry, please call the enquiry telephone number.