Architectural Design Officer

Job Number:

49387

Department:

Planning Department

Job Title:

Architectural Design Officer

Salary:

HK$49,230 per month

Entry Requirements:

Candidates should have -
(a) (i) obtained a bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Architectural Studies from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent, or a degree recognised by the Hong Kong Institute of Architects; and
(ii) at least three years’ relevant experience in architectural or urban design field with solid knowledge on building and architectural design, preparing presentation materials as well as Building (Planning) Regulations (such as PNAP APP- 152 Sustainable Building Design Guidelines, etc). Experience in preparing statutory building plan submission and knowledge in statutory planning system is an advantage;
or
(iii) obtained a Diploma in Architecture or Architectural Studies from a Hong Kong university or Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, or equivalent; and
(iv) at least five years’ relevant experience in architectural or urban design field with solid knowledge on building and architectural design, preparing presentation materials as well as Building (Planning) Regulations (such as PNAP APP- 152 Sustainable Building Design Guidelines, etc). Experience in preparing statutory building plan submission and knowledge in statutory planning system is an advantage;
(b) met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent [See Note (1) below];
(c) good design flair, stylist free hand architectural drawing skills and good computer-aided architectural presentation techniques to effectively communicate design concepts/development proposals in an artistic manner;
(d) sound knowledge in the use of computer design software such as Microstation, AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max/3D Studio Viz, Revit, Photoshop, SketchUp, Microsoft Office as well as BIM; knowledge in animation production, video editing skills and the use of Adobe Creative Suite will be an advantage;
(e) knowledge or experience in managing computer hardware and software system will be an advantage; and
(f) ability to work independently and maintain team work under tight schedule and pressure as well as communicate effectively with professionals of the department.

Note:

(1) For the purpose of appointment of non-civil service contract staff, ‘Grade E’ in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in previous HKCEE are accepted administratively as comparable to ‘Level 2’ respectively in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth;
(2) Candidates should provide detailed resume and supporting portfolio (max. ten A4 pages) detailing the qualifications attained, previous job responsibilities and specific projects that have been engaged, especially those related to the requirements of this post; and
(3) Suitable candidates will be invited to an interview. A trade test may be required.

Duties:

To assist the professional staff in -
(a) preparing architectural schematic layouts and design schemes, master plan, graphic presentation (such as conceptual sketches, etc.) and visual presentation materials (such as photo-realistic graphic illustrations, 3D animation and rendering, 3D interactive modelling etc.) for town planning/development proposals and public presentation purposes;
(b) testing visual impacts/conducting visual analysis due to different development scenario of development intensity, height, massing and building disposition;
(c) providing support for in-house planning/urban design reviews;
(d) checking the accuracy of photomontages, architectural presentations and layouts of development proposals in submissions under the Town Planning Ordinance, Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance and relevant studies, especially for the visual impact assessments and air ventilation assessments, and rendering graphical support to the relevant deliverables as appropriate;
(e) preparing master layout/concept plan, Urban Design Framework, Urban Design Master Plan and diagrams to illustrate urban design concepts and measures; and
(f) providing training on various skills and techniques especially related to schematic design and high quality and photo-realistic graphic presentations to staff of the department.
(May be required to work in remote areas and work outside normal working hours and/or in irregular hours.)

Terms of Appointment:

Successful candidates will be appointed on non-civil service contract terms for one year.

Fringe Benefits

An end-of-contract gratuity may be granted upon satisfactory completion of the full contract period with consistently high standard of performance and conduct. Such gratuity, if granted, plus any contribution made by the Government to a Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) Scheme in respect of the appointee as required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance, will equal 10% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period. Rest days, statutory holidays (or substituted holidays), annual leave, maternity/paternity leave, sickness allowance, where appropriate, will be granted in line with the provisions of the Employment Ordinance.

General Notes:

(a) Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.
(b) As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirement irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.
(c) Non-civil service vacancies are not posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates appointed are not on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service. Candidates appointed are not civil servants and will not be eligible for posting, promotion or transfer to any posts in the Civil Service.
(d) The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made.
(e) Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend written test and/or interview.
(f) It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the selection interview/written test without being subject to further shortlisting. Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet “Employ People Based on Their Abilities – Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities” which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau's website at http://www.csb.gov.hk under “Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments”.
(g) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions/Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They should submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates by mail to the above enquiry address by post within seven days of the stipulated deadline (as per postmark date).
(h) Non-civil service vacancies information contained in this column is also available on the Planning Department on the Internet at http://www.pland.gov.hk.

How to apply:

Application forms (G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023)) are obtainable from any Home Affairs Enquiry Centres of District Offices, Home Affairs Department or any Job Centres of the Employment Services Division, Labour Department. The said form can also be downloaded from the Civil Service Bureau's Internet website (http://www.csb.gov.hk). The new version of application form for Government jobs G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) has been in use and available with effect from 26 July 2023. Candidates who apply for Government jobs advertised on or after 26 July 2023 should use the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023). If candidates submit the old version form G.F. 340 (Rev. 3/2013), they will be required to fill in the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) afresh and submit it within seven days upon request. If candidates fail to submit the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) within the stipulated deadline, their applications will not be processed further.

Completed application forms together with detailed resumes, supporting portfolio, copies of certificates of academic qualifications and documentary proof of working experience should reach the Appointments Section, Planning Department (a) by post or in person to the enquiry address, or (b) by email to [email protected] on or before the closing date for application.

Please specify the title of the post being applied for on the envelope or in the email subject. For applications submitted by post, the postmark date on the envelope will be regarded as the date of application. To avoid delayed or unsuccessful delivery of applications by post, please ensure that the correct address is clearly printed or written on the envelope and sufficient postage has been affixed before posting. Mail items bearing insufficient postage will not be delivered to this Department and will be returned to the sender or disposed of by the Hongkong Post, where appropriate. Applicants will bear any consequences arising from paying insufficient postage.

Applications which are late, incomplete or without the detailed resumes, supporting portfolio and copies of relevant supporting documents, submitted by fax, or not made in the prescribed application form will not be accepted.

Applicants should provide their email addresses on the application forms. Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation in about six to eight weeks from the closing date for application. This period may be longer in exceptional circumstances, e.g. when a large number of applications are received or when there are other complications. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

Contact Address:

Appointments Section, Planning Department, Room 1817, 18/F, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong

Enquiry Telephone:

2231 4346

Closing Date(dd/mm/yyyy):

05/09/2025 18:00:00

Newspaper(s) Advertised and Date(s):

Ming Pao (22 August & 29 August 2025); South China Morning Post (23 August & 30 August 2025)

Web Site of Department:

http://www.pland.gov.hk

Application via Internet:

Application through Email

Advertising Date

22/08/2025