Manager, Building Services and Systems Section

Manager, Building Services and Systems Section (PR0006/23-24)

Reporting to Senior Manager, the appointee will be responsible for leading a technical team to perform operation and maintenance of building services and systems on campus of the University.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of technical staff and contractors for maintenance works on building services and systems and other facilities within campus;
• Ensure equipment, system and facilities are serviced and maintained according to sets of standards and specifications;
• Plan and execute value for money, efficient and effective maintenance programme in conjunction with concerned parties;
• Manage system breakdown to minimise the downtime and impact on operations;
• Monitor and analyse equipment faults and take appropriate corrective actions to improve the system and equipment availability;
• Ensure spare parts inventory level and make adjustments to optimise parts and tools meeting maintenance requirements;
• Develop, plan and implement system and equipment upgrade to improve the overall efficiency and meet the operation needs;
• Ensure the work environment is safe and environmentally friendly and fully comply with the relevant legislation and ISO/OHSAS standards;
• Upkeep all building facilities/utilities and cleanliness in terminal and ensure all maintenance programme and projects are cost-effective;
• Manage and motivate staff to achieve the highest performance;
• Plan and provide relevant training to develop staff and devise the succession plan;
• Prepare and control of annual maintenance budget;
• Manage and negotiate with contractors on outsourced projects and maintenance works;
• Develop, plan and implement improvement projects including fitting-out works and energy saving programmes; and
• Perform shift duties outside normal office hours ad hoc tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

• A recognised degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Building Services Engineering or other relevant disciplines;
• A minimum of seven years’ relevant work experience in implementation of building services systems for large-scale and complex buildings or properties gained from client or consultant side;
• A valid Registered Electrical Worker Grade B or above is preferred;
• Relevant experience in statutory submission procedures for obtaining appropriate operating licenses;
• Proficiency in CAD, BIM or facilities management software;
• Supervisory experience in managing a technical team of large-scale properties or venues;
• Able to work independently and demonstrate good analytical and problem-solving skills with good knowledge of project and stakeholder management;
• Detail-minded and result-oriented with good collaboration skills; and
• Good written and spoken communication skills in English and Chinese.

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of two years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to performance review, mutual agreement and availability of funding.

Shortlisted candidates are required to sit for a written test.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System (https://jobs.hkbu.edu.hk). Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/pics.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.