CO129-561-9 Vacancies in Public Works Department 8-7-1937 - 9-7-1938 — Page 19

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11th April, 1938.

I have the honour to refer to our letter of the

23rd February, regarding the vacancy for a Quantity Surveyor

in the Public Works Department and to state that the third

advertisement has failed to attract a suitable candidate.

2. From our experience in the filling of posts of this

nature for other Governments, we find that the services of

Chartered Quantity Surveyors are difficult to obtain at present,

and we are of the opinion that there is no prospect of our

securing a suitable candidate on the terms and conditions

specified in the paper of particulars.

3. It appears to be undesirable to modify the

qualifications required, and in that case there are only two

directions in which the conditions for recruitment can be

improved viz:- salary and age limits. We suggest therefore

that an initial salary of, say, £600 a year should be offered

and that the higher age limit should be raised to 35.

44. You will no doubt infb rm ua whether our recommendations

are approved, and, if so, whether there is any objection to the

selection of a married candidate.

5. Mr. F.J. Ling, the previous holder of the appointment

of quantity Surveyor, has informed us that he is prepared to

return to Hong Kong for further service and I have to enquire

whether/

The Colonial Secretary,

Hong Kong

CA