Assistant Health, Safety and Environment Manager - Health, Safety and Environment Office

Department: Health, Safety and Environment Office Job Posting Details Applications are now invited from serving colleagues at Band 4 and Band 5 or equivalent positions in the University to apply for the above upgraded UGC-funded position. The appointee will work as a member of the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Field Team and undertake front-line HSE duties.

In addition, the appointee will serve as the designated focal point for assigned specialist areas, namely the laboratory design, laboratory ventilation, and Green Lab initiatives. This focal point role requires maintaining subject matter expertise, providing advice and support on relevant procedures and internal requirements, assisting colleagues and stakeholders with enquiries, and supporting the relevant Section Heads in technical coordination and follow-up actions.

Key responsibilities include

Perform routine Field Team duties including safety inspections, risk assessments, accident investigations, training, sampling, and emergency responses; Serve as the designated focal point for the following assigned areas: Lab Portal for new buildings, new facilities and refurbishment projects; laboratory ventilation systems, including fume hoods, enclosure hoods, and barbecue exhaust systems; laboratory decommissioning; and Green Lab initiatives; Coordinate technical reviews and follow-up actions with laboratory users, project teams, consultants, contractors, and relevant University units; Support the relevant Section Heads in reviewing safety requirements for new and renovated laboratory facilities on and off campus throughout planning, design, construction, renovation, commissioning, handover, and decommissioning; and Perform any other duties as assigned.

Rotational on-call duty outside normal office hours may be required. Applicants should have a relevant degree in science or engineering and at least 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience. Preference will be given to candidates with a postgraduate degree in science or engineering and/or experience in laboratory facilities, laboratory ventilation, or Green Lab practices.

Applicants should hold at least one relevant professional qualification, such as CIH, CSP, CMIOSH, ROH, RSO or an equivalent qualification. (Duration: 2 years, renewable) Application Procedure Applicants who are interested in applying for the above positions are invited to complete an online application form through the HKUST Careers website ( https://hkustcareers.

ust.hk ) and return it online to the Human Resources Office on or before Monday, 9 November 2026 . For enquiries, please contact Ms Nicole HUI on Ext 8306 or e-mail: [email protected] . Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. (Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.

Applicants should read th e Personal Information Collection Statement b efore submission of application.) HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.