Deputy Director

Estates and Campus Development Office (ECDO)

Ref. no : C/ECDO/DD/10/26-AP2

Major Duties:

(a) To assist the Director of ECDO in the strategic planning, policy formulation and management of new capital works projects, and alterations, additions and improvement (AA&I) projects;

(b) To lead the Project Management Section in the Office for planning of AA&I works, implementation of the VTC Campus Master Plan, engagement and management of consultants and contractors, and formulation of strategies for new works including packaging, procurement and management controls;

(c) To formulate smart and green strategies for the design in new and existing campuses; and

(d) To oversee funding applications with relevant Government bureau / departments, and the preparation of papers and reports.

Requirements :

(a) A recognised degree or equivalent in one or more of the following fields: Architecture, Building Surveying, Building Services, Civil / Electrical / Mechanical / Structural Engineering;

(b) At least 12 years’ relevant experience at an appropriate level of responsibility, of which include not less than 10 years of post-qualification experience in complex building projects, preferably on the clients’ side or representing the clients’ side such as the Government / public organisations / tertiary institutions.  Experience at senior level for project management of Government capital works or subvented building projects is highly preferred;

(c) Sound understanding of Hong Kong construction and building-related legislations and government procedures for delivering major subvented building projects;

(d) Good knowledge of both building and building services works and experience in the administration of works contracts;

(e) Strong capability in strategic thinking, leadership, time management and forward planning with exceptional ability to drive and manage changes; and

(f) Excellent command of English and Chinese languages, including Putonghua.

Notes :

(1) The post is at the rank of “General Manager”.

(2) Applicants with substantial experience and achievements in the relevant field but without the required academic / professional qualifications OR those with exceptional academic / professional qualifications but with less experience may also apply.

Application Procedures :

Interested applicants should apply for the post via email.  A completed application form [VTC-1 (Rev. 7/2026)], together with a full curriculum vitae, should be sent to [email protected].

Candidates should take note of the following:

(1) Completed application form (VTC-1) and detailed curriculum vitae (CV) should be combined into one file in PDF format with a file size below 10MB.

(2) The file should be saved with the applicant’s name as “your surname and given name”, e.g. “CHAN Siu-lam.pdf”.

(3) For the email subject, please cite “Application for Deputy Director (Ref. No.: C/ECDO/DD/10/26-AP2)”.

(4) Original and copy of other supporting documents are to be provided at a later stage upon request.

Closing date for application: 8 November 2026

Applicants not invited for interview within 10 weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

The Council reserves the right not to fill the post(s).

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.  Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed 12 months after the completion of the recruitment exercise.