Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer (Plumbing & Drainage)

Job Purpose

We are seeking a dedicated and technically skilled Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer (Plumbing & Drainage) to oversee and execute specialized plumbing, drainage, and underground drainage installations for our major construction projects. The successful candidate will take charge of day-to-day site operations, technical design reviews, sub-contractor management, and statutory submissions, ensuring all P&D works are completed on time, within budget, and up to the highest local regulatory standards.

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Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Site Management

• Overlook P&D Operations: Manage the full cycle of engineering, installation, and Testing & Commissioning (T&C) activities for Plumbing, Drainage, and Underground Drainage systems.
• Site Supervision: Coordinate daily site workflows, monitor work progress against the master schedule, and manage sub-contractor performance to ensure timely delivery.
• Quality & Safety Governance: Enforce stringent quality inspections and safety controls on-site to minimize hazards and ensure compliance with company and statutory guidelines.

Technical Control & Design Review

• Technical Submissions: Review and prepare shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and structural calculations for underground and above-ground P&D systems.
• System Optimization: Identify potential technical clashes on-site, propose engineering solutions, and resolve multi-disciplinary interface issues (e.g., coordinating with MVAC, Electrical, and Civil works).

Statutory Compliance & Licensing Duties

• WSD & DSD Liaison: Handle statutory submissions and ensure all installations comply with the Water Supplies Department (WSD), Drainage Services Department (DSD), and Buildings Department (BD) regulations.
• Licensed Plumber Obligations: Act as the Licensed Plumber (Grade 1) holder for the project where required, signing off on water supply applications, inspecting plumbing materials, and hosting official inspections.

Stakeholder Coordination & Reporting

• Interface Management: Act as a key point of contact to coordinate effectively with clients, architects, consultants, main contractors, and relevant utility providers.
• Progress Reporting: Maintain precise project documentation, keep site diaries, and prepare regular progress and technical reports for senior management review.

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Requirements

• Education: Higher Diploma or above in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• Experience:

  • Project Engineer: 5+ years of relevant working experience in plumbing, drainage, and large-scale underground drainage projects.
  • Senior Project Engineer: 8–10 years of robust experience, with a proven track record of handling complex projects independently and leading junior engineers.

• Professional Qualifications: Must be a registered Licensed Plumber (Grade 1) in Hong Kong.

• Technical Skills: Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), and common project planning tools. Familiarity with BIM (Building Information Modeling) is a distinct advantage.

• Language: Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese) to lead site meetings and compile technical reports.

• Competencies: Strong problem-solving abilities, exceptional multi-disciplinary coordination skills, and the resilience to work productively under pressure and tight deadlines.