Hkie uk chapter hk land-of_opportunities_icl.10.03.2014

Hong Kong – Land of Opportunities for

Engineers

香港 – 工程師福地

Speakers: Ir Ben Papé Ir Francis Budge Ir Thomas Lai

Picture ref: skyscrapercity.com

Seminar Run Down

• Session One: Ten Mega Infrastructure

Projects

• Session Two: An introduction of HKIE

• Session Three: Working in Hong Kong

Session One

Ten Mega Infrastructure Projects

Speaker: Ir Ben Papé

Inaugural Chairman HKIE, UK Chapter (英國分部)

ERL - SHEK KONG STABLING

SIDING BUILDING

SIL(E) - SOUTH HORIZON STATION

SCL - GROUND BREAKING

CEREMONY JUNE 2012

WEST KOWLOON CULTURAL

DISTRICT - FOSTER & PARTNERS

WINNING DESIGN

KAI TAK CRUISE TERMINAL

OPENING 13.06.2013

Session Two

HKIE: What it is?

Speaker: Ir Francis Budge

Chairman Elect HKIE, UK Chapter (英國分部)

Vision

Sustained Excellence in the Profession

• To promote the advancement of engineering and to

facilitate the exchange of knowledge and ideas

• To provide a broad range of service to members, to assist

them in developing their careers and to play their full role

in contributing to society

• To maintain a high standard of the profession, and to

raise the standing and visibility of engineers

Mission

The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers

Hon Fellow 18 Fellow 1099 Member 13,309 Graduate 7,077 Associate 1,244 Companion 15 Student 9,252 Affiliate 416 Total 32,430

Hon Fellow

Fellow

Member

Graduate

Associate

Companion

Student

Affiliate

Total

MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS AS AT JANUARY 2014

1) Accreditation Board

Accreditation of University degrees,

higher diplomas or equivalent

programmes

Number of courses accredited by the HKIE

• 99 degree courses

• 57 higher diplomas or equivalent programmes

• 10 computer courses

Reciprocal Recognition Agreement

• The HKIE has links with engineering

institution throughout the world and has

signed agreements for the mutual

recognition of qualification engineering

institutions

• A total of 21 Reciprocal Recognition

Agreements have been signed with

Mainland and overseas institutions

Reciprocal Recognition Agreement

Engineers Ireland

UK

Ireland

The British Computer Society The Chartered Institute of Building The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers Energy Institute The Institution of Chemical Engineers

The Institution of Civil Engineers The Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining* The Institute of Measurement & Control The Institution of Mechanical Engineers The Institution of Structural Engineers The Royal Institution of Naval Architects The Society of Operations Engineers * It was formed from the merger of the Institute of Materials

and the Institution of Mining and Metallurgy on 10 July 2002.

Professional Quality

Set standards for the Education, Training and Professional

Assessment of Engineers

• Aircraft

• Biomedical

• Building

• Building Services

• Chemical

• Civil

• Control, Automation &

Instrumentation

20 Engineering Disciplines

3) Qualification & Membership Board

• Electrical

• Electronics

• Environmental

• Fire

• Gas

• Geotechnical

• Information

• Logistic &

Transportation

• Manufacturing &

Industrial

• Marine & Naval

Architecture

• Materials

• Mechanical

• Structural

Engineering Graduate

Training Route

Engineering

Graduate Training

3 - 3.5 Years

Professional Assessment

Member

General

Experience Route

Mature Route

Over 35 Years of Age

Minimum 6 Years

Experience

General Experience

5 Years 15 Years

Progressive

Experience Responsible Experience

1 Year

Responsible Experience

0.5 - 1 Year

Recognised Academic Qualifications Non-recognised

Academic Qualifications Recognised

Academic Qualifications

Route to Corporate Membership

Graduate Scheme “A” Training

• HKIE is responsible for policy formulation, co-ordination

and overall monitoring of the training with respect to the

Scheme “A” organisations and trainees

• To allow trainees to integrate theoretical knowledge with

practical skills

• 2 to 3 years training programme, ‘fast route’ for

graduates to become a Corporate Member in a

minimum period of 4 years

• Existing graduates under training are around 1,000 with

170 Scheme “A” organisations across different sectors

and different disciplines

Annual Events

Annual Dinner

Annual General Meeting

Presidential Address and Dinner

Public Services

Submit views on engineering-

related constitution papers

from the Government

Attend LegCo Committee

/ Panel meetings and

submit views on

engineering-related

issues

Nominate members to sit in

advisory committees of various

Government departments and

higher education institutions as

members

Professional Views to Media and

Community Services

Overseas Chapters

Three Overseas Chapters are set up to link up overseas members

• Australian Chapter

• Canadian Chapter

• UK Chapter

UK Chapter Chinese New Year Lunch

UK Chapter Technical Presentation

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St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel reopens after 76 years.

UK Chapter Dragon Boat Race

UK Chapter Walking Tour

QE Olympic Park - O2 - Canary Wharf Tour Date: Sunday 4 August 2014

New Rivers Tour & Cruise Date: Sunday 29 September 2014

KING’S CROSS SQUARE, OPENED 26 JULY 2013

THE LONDON ICE MUSEUM AND A MUSEUM OF THE ICE TRADE

QUARTERCENTENARY WALK ALONG THE NEW RIVER

APPROACHING THE REGENT’S CANAL ISLINGTON TUNNEL

Peace and tranquility by the River Lea o2 Arena

Tour Group Lift Bridge in Canary Wharf

Engineers Make it Possible

Build HK an International City

Infrastructure Projects

Improve Quality of Life

Contribution to Society

• www.hkie.org.hk

• Hong Kong Engineer – www.hkengineer.org.hk

• Fill in the application form and return to

Bonnie Wong [email protected]

•Email HKIE UK Chapter – [email protected]

• LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Hong-Kong-

Institution-Engineers-UK-

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Keep in Touch

Session Three

Working in Hong Kong

Speaker: Ir Thomas Lai

Chairman HKIE, UK Chapter (英國分部)

Pictures: flickr.com; gov.hk

HONG KONG

EAST & WEST

WORKING IN HONG KONG

“I HAVE A DREAM…..”

HONG KONG

Data

Population – over 7 million

Legal – Basic Law

Climate - Humid sub-tropical

Spring 20⁰C, drizzle

Summer Over 30⁰C, hot, rainy & stormy

Autumn 25⁰C, cool & pleasant

Winter 15⁰C, cold & dry

Design Considerations: •Wind

•Chloride attack

•Carbonation

•Temperature variation

•Flooding

1. Sea level rise

2. Drainage

Hong Kong International Airport

Public Transport

Bus Public Light Bus Taxi Tram

Peak Tram MTR Mid-level Escalator Ferry

MTR EXPRESS

View of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon

Panoramic Harbour View

Harbour Front

August 2003 77

Crowd & Noise

EAST & WEST

CULTURAL DIFFERENCES

Opinion

Blue --> Westerners Red --> Asians


Talk to the point Talk around the circle, especially if opinions are different

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Way of Life


Individualism Family Group



Punctuality


On time In time



Networking


Related ones only Everyone possible



Party


Gather with own group Focus around boss/host



Anger



Shows Does not show But smiling Beware!



The boss


Part of the team Fierce God


WORKING IN HONG KONG

Why ? Experience

•Managerial

•Cultural

•Professional

Challenge

•Mega Projects •Hong Kong

•Mainland China

Financial

•Good salary

•Low tax - 15% maximum before allowances

Race – mainly Chinese Hong Kong, from Mainland China, Taiwan and Southeast Asia Philippino, Caucasian

Honesty – Above average Corruption - ICAC

Religion – Buddhism, Christianity Health – Good provision Safety – Good standard Pollution – External source

Language – Chinese (Cantonese, Putonghua) English

Professional development & standards – taken seriously for self enhancement

Hierarchy vs.. Individuality

Greeting & parting : little kissing & touching in public

Decision making: Reference to superior Respect for expertise

Sense of humour - Not often openly displayed

Adherence to procedures – rather rigid

Food & dietary selections: Worldwide

Bureaucracy - efficient Negotiation style, contracts & Reciprocity

Diversity

Negotiation style

Sending subordinates to negotiate

Decision-maker outside the negotiation chamber

Discuss concessions at dinner/behind closed doors

Adopt a longer time frame

Emphasize areas of agreement rather than differences

Pitch appeal to collective interests

Show restraint in both verbal and facial expressions

Cultivate social relationships outside negotiation chamber

Make timely concessions

Use third parties within other team’s network to exert influence

Set your baseline Maximise what you can get Be realistic

Ensure smooth relationship Maintain harmony Give ‘face’

Be prepared to walk away

FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD


In the restaurant


Talk softly & gently Talk & laugh loudly


Cultural Sensitivities

Trust (inner circles)

Connections (inter-personal skills)

Food culture (family unity, business is done at dinner table)

Corruption – dinner > gifts > bribe, favours, future employment > ICAC > jail

Respect for paternalistic hierarchy (vs. individuality)

Importance of having ‘face’

Family/group harmony and loyalty

Decision-making, inclusion/exclusion

Show modesty (vs. showing off)

Display of affluence (show they have made it)

Mostly shy and socially anxious

Influence of religion in decision-making e.g. Feng-shui

Superstition of numbers e.g. 3, and 8 are good; 4 & 13 to be avoided

ICAC

YOU – PRODUCT & SERVICE Degree(s) & Name(s) of Universities Professional Credentials, e.g. HKIE, MICE, MIStructE Relevant Experience •Technical •Managerial / Leadership / Influencing Initiative, Common Sense & Sense of Humour Interpersonal / Cross-cultural skills Language(s) – Written & Spoken Cultural Affinity / Ethics / Trust Publications / Papers Relevant Professional / Public Services Other relevant accomplishments References

What service/expertise you have to offer to match the needs of potential employer

Stand out in the crowd

YOU - LEGALITIES

Visa Requirement

• British Citizens - 180 days visa free

• Mainland Chinese

Entry/Exit permit

Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents & Professionals

• Others – refer to Hong Kong Immigration Department website

Residence Rights

• Permanent residence after 7 years

Working Permit

• Required for all non-local & non-permanent residents

except diplomatic personnel

FACT SHEETS

HONG KONG GOVERNMENT

HONG KONG TRADE AND ECONOMIC OFFICE, LONDON

HONG KONG TOURISM BOARD

Self-Promotion

Tactics

• Referral

• Direct approach

• Agency

Self-Promotion

Transfer with existing or former Employer

Professional & social network

•Classmates & colleagues

•Institution, e.g. HKIE, ICE, IStructE

•Service organisations e.g. Lighthouse Club, church

Direct mailing

Visit Hong Kong off your own bat:

•Cold call to Directors / Managers

•Attend conferences & meetings

Sign up with professional head-hunters who handle the locale & type of job you are after

Price / Benefits

Housing (exclusive / shared), Furniture

Mobilisation / Demobilisation of Possessions

Health & Evacuation Insurances, Dental & Optical

Trips Home / Elsewhere – Frequency, Flight & Hotel expenses

Invitations, Visas & Local Registrations

Working hours, weekends, Public Holidays, Time Off in Lieu & Vacation

Termination Arrangements

Vehicle

Life, Accident, Disability & Statutory Insurances

CPD + Professional Fees

Housing

Working Hours

9 to 5

Alternate Saturday mornings

Only stop when work is completed

or

Take it HOME

Deadline must be met!

能者多勞

Those who are ABLE are entrusted with

MANY TASKS

Price - Money

Amounts •Mobilisation Advance / Signing Bonus •Salary (& Overtime if any) •Expense Reimbursement •Bonus Eligibility •Mandatory Provident Fund (or Occupational Retirement Scheme or Termination Gratuity ) •Arrangements for Early Termination •Inflation adjustment / Time Increment(s) Currency & Places of PAYMENT •Local Living Expenses •Money Back Home / Elsewhere for Liabilities & Investments •Reporting & Payment of Taxes & mandatory Deductions •When & in what Form to be paid – TT / Direct Deposit

Major Employers

Hong Kong Government – Works Branch, Development & Planning Branch Hong Kong Consultant Engineers Association Hong Kong Contractors Association Hong Kong Real Estate Developers Association Hong Kong Mass Transit Railway Corporation Jardine Matheson John Swire & Sons Utilities : Hong Kong Electric China Gas China Light and Power

PAY SCALE

(2013 – 2014)

£1 = HK$12.5

HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ANNUAL THROUGHPUT 47,857,746 PASSENGERS

3,660,901 TONNES CARGO

TSING MA BRIDGE 1377 METRES MAIN SPAN 2 DECKS (ROAD + RAIL)

MTR

ANNUAL PASSENGERS 1,644 M Franchise railway operation : Mainland China Melbourne Stockholm London Investment properties : 12 shopping malls + 18 floors at 2 IFC 279,424 sq.m in Hong Kong 18,398 sq.m (Ginza Mall) in Mainland China Managed properties: 86,162 residential units in Hong Kong

INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE CENTRE 118 FLOORS 490 METRES HIGH

TAI KOO CAVERN

MTR

Construction Engineer Vacancies:

Civil

ABWF

Programming

Signalling

Rolling Stock

• Contact: Annie Lo, HR Services Manager ([email protected])

mailto:[email protected]

Success Factors

Know:

• The company/business

• Your role

• What you have to offer

Ask:

• Are you qualified for the job?

• Would you enjoy doing the work?

• Would you fit in the environment and culture?

Job application

• Targeted Casting the net Ride a donkey to find the horse

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Key Points

DO YOUR HOMEWORK

Hong Kong is not for everyone & few are ambivalent – a few hate it and need to leave

Be clear on:

•Your reason and goals for coming

•What is acceptable to you & what isn’t

•Your exit plan (it may well change, but have one)

•Balance of work, family & cultural experience

Effectively market yourself

Effectively negotiate your contract

Maintain your professional standards and ethics

LEISURE

TRAVEL

Work Hard & Enjoy Life

DECISION

WHAT IS HOLDING YOU?

WHAT IS PULLING YOU?

“We will not be satisfied until

our dream comes true”

“Yes, we can!”

RECAP

Hong Kong mega projects

•Opportunities

•Engineering - a profession of Variety & Challenge

Hong Kong Institution of Engineers

•Functions of engineering institution

•Active roles of engineers in society

Working in Hong Kong

•Working abroad

•Ambition and dream

• www.hkie.org.hk

• Hong Kong Engineer – www.hkengineer.org.hk

• Fill in the application form and return to:

[email protected]

• Fill in the sign in sheet

• Email HKIE UK Chapter – [email protected]

Keep in Touch

Questions & Answers