Job Title:          Assistant Manager (Engineering)
Department:     Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Job ID:              9537

Job Posting Details

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is looking for a responsible, self-motivated and high-caliber individual to fill the position of Assistant Manager (Engineering).  The appointee will assist the Engineer and researchers to design, implement and manage the engineering systems for R&D, and to provide support in project bidding, collaboration, promotion, technologies transfer and implementation of R&D results.         

Major duties of the appointee include:

• Designing and validating processes, equipment and systems;
• Materials selection for water and wastewater treatment projects;
• Project management, including design and cost review, equipment and materials procurement, installation work, testing and commissioning for water and wastewater projects;
• Carrying out testing and commissioning, and offering training to operation and maintenance team for water and wastewater projects;
• Preparing bid proposals for projects and contract negotiation with clients and vendors;
• Preparing tender specifications and arranging project tendering;
• Liaison with manufacturers and suppliers to introduce technologies and subsequent technologies transfer or implementation of R&D results to clients.

Applicants should have a master’s degree or above in environmental, chemical, civil or mechanical engineering with at least 6 years of relevant experience in water and wastewater engineering.  The appointee should complete the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) Formal Training Schemes (Scheme “A” Graduate Training). The ideal candidate is expected to be pro-active, innovative, responsible, detail-minded, well-organized and a good team player with a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese and Putonghua), as well as good planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.  Experience in R&D for universities will be an advantage. (Duration: 2 years, renewable)

(Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisements need not re-apply.)

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided.  A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

Application Procedure
In support of a green work environment, we accept applications submitted online only. To apply, please complete an online application form through the HKUST Careers website (https://hkustcareers.ust.hk) and return it online to the Human Resources Office.  Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.  Applicants will receive an acknowledgement by email upon successful submission.  We thank applicants for their interest, but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application.

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HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of 
inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.