Design for Quality Living in an Aging Community

Development Department is responsible for managing all redevelopment, architectural, interior design, refurbishment and property management projects of over 60 premises of the Welfare Council. With the funding support from the government and donors, a number of redevelopment projects will be implemented in coming years. We are strive for promoting a quality living environment with pioneer design and construction in an aging community, a  team head for an innovative and user-friendly design solutions in our Social Service Buildings, Community Service Centres and Residential Care Homes in Hong Kong, Macau and China is formed.

We are now inviting passionate, people-oriented and creative persons, who are committed in providing quality professional services to our service users to join us.

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for project planning, scheduling, tendering and contract administration;
• Carry out site inspections and monitor site works progress to ensure timely delivery and compliance with relevant Statutory Requirements / design standards;
• Develop innovative and user-friendly design solutions for different social service projects (majoring in architecture or interior design is preferred);
• Conduct feasibility study, conceptual design and design presentation to users.

Requirements :

• Degree/Higher Diploma in Architectural Studies, Interior Design or related disciplines;
• 3-5 years’ experience in design and project coordination; (Candidate with less experience will be considered as Assistant Project Designer)
• Proficiency in using Sketchup, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign and Microsoft Office;
• Keen on design, passionate, self-motivated, independent and responsible; and
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese.

One-year contract will be offered as a start. Candidates with satisfactory performance will be reappointed to permanent post after two years’ contract period.

Remuneration packages will commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested parties please apply with full curriculum vitae with Expected Salary and Available Date to Human Resources Department, Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council, 5/F, Marina House, 68 Hing Man Street, Shaukeiwan, Hong Kong or by clicking "Apply Now". Please indicate the reference number on the envelope. All applications will be treated in strict confidence for the recruitment purpose only. Candidates not invited for interview within 8 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful, and the application papers will be retained for a maximum period of 6 months.

Established in 1966 and incorporated as a charitable organization in 2013, the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council emphasizes close collaboration with Sheng Kung Hui parishes and schools and provides multi-faceted services to individuals across all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds in line with its service philosophy of “Personalized Service, Holistic Care” and “Transform Lives” so they may “Live in Abundance”. The Council currently employs a staff force of about 3,500 and operates more than 134 service units with an annual operating expenses close to HK$1.7 billion in 2021/2022. For further information about the Welfare Council, please visit its website at http://www.skhwc.org.hk