Engineer – Building Services & Systems (Estates Office)

About the role

The University is seeking an Engineer to lead the Building Services and Systems team within the Estates Office. The role involves overseeing day‑to‑day electrical and mechanical plant operations, managing contractors, and delivering fitting‑out projects across all campuses.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and maintain electrical and mechanical (E&M) plant, including routine maintenance, emergency repairs and system restoration.
• Develop and supervise preventive maintenance plans and site inspections to minimise downtime.
• Manage fitting‑out, upgrading and improvement works, ensuring compliance with standards, sustainability goals and user requirements.
• Liaise with end‑users, consultants and contractors for installations, maintenance contracts and project delivery.
• Prepare budgets, tender documents, design drawings and technical specifications for projects.
• Perform shift and emergency duties as required and support ad‑hoc tasks assigned by senior staff.

Required profile

• Recognised degree in Mechanical, Building Services or Electrical Engineering (or higher diploma with substantial experience).
• Minimum six years post‑qualification experience in building services engineering.
• Valid Registered Electrical Worker Grade B (or higher) certification.
• Familiarity with statutory requirements and Codes of Practice.
• Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese.

Required skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD for design and drafting.
• Strong knowledge of building services engineering, including design, installation, operation and maintenance of electrical systems.