The architectural practice of Spence Robinson originated in Shanghai in 1904, and prominent buildings designed there included the Shanghai post office and the race-course, which are still standing today. The firm moved to Hong Kong in 1947, and over the years has established an excellent reputation for the quality of its services. Our many projects throughout Hong Kong include public housing, railway stations, ferry terminal, residential and commercial developments, educational establishments, recreation clubs, industrial buildings, etc.
Spence Robinson Limited today provides professional consultancy services in the disciplines of architecture, project management, interior design, and building surveying. We aim to provide our clients with wide-ranging services of the highest standard, and we strive in all fields to be efficient yet creative, well-administered yet flexible.

Qualifications:
The minimum qualifications required for the post of Resident Building Services Inspector shall be as follows:

(a) A Diploma or Higher Certificate in Building Services Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from the Hong Kong Polytechnic / Hong Kong Polytechnic University / Hong Kong Technical College / Hong Kong Technical Institute / Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, or equivalent.

(b) 4 years’ working experience in the capacity of Assistant Building Services Inspector, or equivalent.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Resident Assistant Building Services Inspector shall assist the Project Building Services Engineer in technical and site matters and the duties shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(a) Assist the Project Building Services Engineer in all aspects of supervision of building services work on site within the contracts and the maintenance of site records.

(b) Assist in the administration and control of Works Supervisory grade staff.

(c) Monitor labour resources, progress, materials and equipment used on site.

(d) Responsible for the upkeep of site records including site record books and submission of all monthly returns.

(e) Liaise and co-ordinate with other contractors, utility companies, client and government departments on site matters.

(f) Solve minor disputes/conflicts between various contractors, utility companies, client and government departments on site.

(g) Ensure the correct materials and equipment are delivered to site by contractors and that only those approved materials and equipment are installed.

(h) Assist in the checking of any site measurements of building services works and payments claimed by contractors.

(i) Assist in the site survey of existing building services installations during the construction stage, including submission of proposals for additional, alteration or repair works.

(j) Inspect and witness the testing and commissioning of building services installations.

(k) Monitor the progress of building services outstanding works and defects rectification works.

(l) Assist the Project Building Services Engineer in the checking of building services operation and maintenance manuals and as-fitted drawings submitted by various contractors.

(m) Carry out all such other duties as directed by the Project Building Services Engineer.