Assistant Manager/Officer

Assistant Manager/Officer (Health, Safety & Sustainability) (FMO) (Ref: 25002TB) Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), founded in 1989, is a modern, vibrant and dynamic University of Applied Sciences in Hong Kong. HKMU offers professional programmes that adapt to market trends, provide quality education and clear career paths, and actively contribute to Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area through research and community engagement. The Facilities Management Office is seeking an Assistant Manager/Officer in Health, Safety & Sustainability to lead OSH policy compliance, safety strategy, environmental sustainability, and incident investigations across construction sites, laboratories, and user spaces. Major Duties and Responsibilities Ensure that all vendors and contractors comply with OSH policies, procedures, and requirements. Formulate, propose, and implement efficient safety solutions, acting independently with strong self‑initiative. Supervise internal and external communications regarding the OSH management system’s performance, improvements, and effectiveness. Conduct accident investigations, root cause analyses, and incident reporting for construction sites, occupational work areas, and laboratories to prevent future incidents. Implement ISO 45001 and related standards; develop and execute an environmental/sustainability strategy. Apply environmental mitigation measures and commitments required for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Environmental Permit (EP), and other relevant documents. Perform regular on‑site inspections of user spaces and construction sites to ensure compliance with programmes and specifications. Promote site safety, monitor environmental management, and support site safety initiatives. Carry out additional ad‑hoc duties as required. Candidates Degree in occupational health and safety, environment, sustainability, or equivalent. Registered Safety Officer under the Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Safety Officers and Safety Supervisors) Regulations. At least five years of relevant experience after qualifying as a Registered Safety Officer. At least eight years of safety supervision experience in construction, renovation, or facility management. Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese. Strong knowledge of relevant safety legislation, practices, and guidelines; experience with sizable projects preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Chinese word‑processing software. Knowledge of laboratory (Chemical and Biomedical) safety is an advantage. Experience in policy formation, guideline preparation, report preparation, and chairing safety meetings. Candidates may be invited to attend a written test. Individuals with less experience or lower qualifications may be considered for the Officer (Health, Safety & Sustainability) position. Terms and Conditions for Appointment An attractive remuneration package will be offered, including basic salary, end‑of‑contract gratuity, and discretionary incentive payment. Additional benefits include generous annual leave, staff‑development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage. To Apply Candidates who are interested in joining HKMU should submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System at this link. (Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement posted in Nov 2025 need not re‑apply.) Closing date of application 11 January 2026 The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application is unsuccessful. #J-18808-Ljbffr