Company Overview
Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge.
As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching.
HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.
For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk.
The University is looking for a person of high caliber to provide leadership to the Facilities Management Office (FMO) and be responsible for the overall management of the FMO.
Director of Facilities Management (FMO) (Ref: 260023D)
Major Duties and Responsibilities
The appointee will report to the President via Vice President (Administration and Corporate Development). The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:
Overseeing FMO in provision of a safe, reliable and welcoming campus for learning, teaching and research as well as a quality environment to students and staff;
Leading campus development projects in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland to address the current and future needs of the University;
Managing staff and outsourced contractors in provision of quality facilities management services including building maintenance and works, cleaning, security, catering, gardening, students amenities, events support, office mailing and transport with high functional efficiency and in a customer-oriented approach;
Monitoring and controlling related budgets;
Developing and implementing strategies on workplace health and safety, sustainability, space allocation;
Driving innovation and process-streamlining to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of FMO operations; and
Performing any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Candidates
Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and attributes:
A recognised degree, preferably a higher degree and/or equivalent professional qualifications in areas such as facilities management, architecture, engineering and surveying with full membership of relevant professional bodies;
Substantial experience leading and managing an estate or facilities management office within an organisation of comparable scale, including project management and development experience, ideally covering projects in the Chinese Mainland;
Proven track record of working effectively with government departments, District Councils, contractors, consultants and other key stakeholders such as tenants, campus users and regulatory or statutory bodies;
High integrity, self-motivated, with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills to work with stakeholders effectively;
Demonstrated leadership skills to manage diverse teams and nurture a positive work culture that promotes collaboration, synergy and continuous improvement; and
Strong written and communication skills in both English and Chinese, preferably including Putonghua.
Terms and Conditions for Appointment
An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, a composite cash/housing allowance, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided.
To Apply
Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System.
https://hkmu.taleo.net/careersection/mgr_post_d/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=260023D
Closing date of application: 27 October 2026
The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. The University will continue to review applications until the position(s) is/are filled.
