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Electrical and Mechanical Services

Electrical and mechanical engineering; Gas sector; Aircraft maintenance ...

Covers :
1. Electrical and mechanical engineering
   - Contracting
   - Servicing
   - Sizeable companies with related services
   - Related educational institutes and government bureau/departments
2. Gas
   - Gas supply
   - Gas fitting, installation and maintenance
   - Sizeable companies with related services
   - Related educational institutes and government bureau/departments
3. Aircraft maintenance companies

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Year 2025 Tooltips

Professional / Technologist Tooltips

0

Technician Tooltips

0

Tradesman / Craftsman Tooltips

0

Semi-skilled / General Worker Tooltips

0

Total

0

Professional / Technologist Tooltips

0

Vacancy rate: 3.5%

Technician Tooltips

0

Vacancy rate: 3.7%

Tradesman / Craftsman Tooltips

0

Vacancy rate: 3.3%

Semi-skilled / General Worker Tooltips

0

Vacancy rate: 3.0%

Total

0

Vacancy rate: 3.4%

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Professional / Technologist Tooltips

0

Technician Tooltips

0

Tradesman / Craftsman Tooltips

0

Semi-skilled / General Worker Tooltips

0

Total

0

Professional / Technologist Tooltips

0

Turnover rate: 9.0%

Technician Tooltips

0

Turnover rate: 5.8%

Tradesman / Craftsman Tooltips

0

Turnover rate: 8.1%

Semi-skilled / General Worker Tooltips

0

Turnover rate: 15.0%

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Professional / Technologist Tooltips

0

Technician Tooltips

0

Tradesman / Craftsman Tooltips

0

Semi-skilled / General Worker Tooltips

0

Total

0

Professional / Technologist Tooltips

0

Vacancy rate: 5.8%

Technician Tooltips

0

Vacancy rate: 1.5%

Tradesman / Craftsman Tooltips

0

Vacancy rate: 2.3%

Semi-skilled / General Worker Tooltips

0

Vacancy rate: 0.0%

Total

0

Vacancy rate: 2.9%

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Professional / Technologist Tooltips

0

Technician Tooltips

0

Tradesman / Craftsman Tooltips

0

Semi-skilled / General Worker Tooltips

0

Total

0

Professional / Technologist Tooltips

0

Turnover rate: 30.0%

Technician Tooltips

0

Turnover rate: 11.6%

Tradesman / Craftsman Tooltips

0

Turnover rate: 2.8%

Semi-skilled / General Worker Tooltips

0

Turnover rate: 0.0%

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Professional / Technologist Tooltips

0

Technician Tooltips

0

Tradesman / Craftsman Tooltips

0

Semi-skilled / General Worker Tooltips

0

Total

0

Professional / Technologist Tooltips

0

Vacancy rate: 17.8%

Technician Tooltips

0

Vacancy rate: 1.3%

Tradesman / Craftsman Tooltips

0

Vacancy rate: 8.1%

Semi-skilled / General Worker Tooltips

0

Vacancy rate: 0.0%

Total

0

Vacancy rate: 7.7%

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Professional / Technologist Tooltips

0

Technician Tooltips

0

Tradesman / Craftsman Tooltips

0

Semi-skilled / General Worker Tooltips

0

Total

0

Professional / Technologist Tooltips

0

Turnover rate: 3.3%

Technician Tooltips

0

Turnover rate: 1.0%

Tradesman / Craftsman Tooltips

0

Turnover rate: 12.4%

Semi-skilled / General Worker Tooltips

0

Turnover rate: 0.0%

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Monthly Income Tooltips

2025

2021

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Monthly Income Tooltips

2025

2021

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Monthly Income Tooltips

2025

2021

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Icon of Professional / Technologist

Professional / Technologist Tooltips

96.7%First degree

Icon of Technician

Technician Tooltips

50.6%Diploma / Certificate

Icon of Tradesman / Craftsman

Tradesman / Craftsman Tooltips

54.3%Senior Secondary

Icon of Semi-skilled / General Worker

Semi-skilled / General Worker Tooltips

64.8%Junior Secondary

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Icon of Professional / Technologist

Professional / Technologist Tooltips

62.5%6 years to less than 10 years

Icon of Technician

Technician Tooltips

48.2%3 years to less than 6 years

40.2%6 years to less than 10 years

Icon of Tradesman / Craftsman

Tradesman / Craftsman Tooltips

41.2%1 year to less than 3 years

36.4%3 years to less than 6 years

Icon of Semi-skilled / General Worker

Semi-skilled / General Worker Tooltips

58.7%Less than 1 year

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Icon of Professional / Technologist

Professional / Technologist Tooltips

86.3%Sub-degree

Icon of Technician

Technician Tooltips

61.1%Diploma / Certificate

Icon of Tradesman / Craftsman

Tradesman / Craftsman Tooltips

65.5%Diploma / Certificate

Icon of Semi-skilled / General Worker

Semi-skilled / General Worker Tooltips

73.3%Junior Secondary

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Icon of Professional / Technologist

Professional / Technologist Tooltips

96.3%6 years to less than 10 years

Icon of Technician

Technician Tooltips

71.0%1 year to less than 3 years

Icon of Tradesman / Craftsman

Tradesman / Craftsman Tooltips

68.8%1 year to less than 3 years

Icon of Semi-skilled / General Worker

Semi-skilled / General Worker Tooltips

73.3%No experience

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Icon of Professional / Technologist

Professional / Technologist Tooltips

100.0%First Degree

Icon of Technician

Technician Tooltips

80.5%Diploma / Certificate

Icon of Tradesman / Craftsman

Tradesman / Craftsman Tooltips

100.0%Senior Secondary

Icon of Semi-skilled / General Worker

Semi-skilled / General Worker Tooltips

99.4%Junior Secondary

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Icon of Professional / Technologist

Professional / Technologist Tooltips

90.8%6 years to less than 10 years

Icon of Technician

Technician Tooltips

77.7%6 years to less than 10 years

Icon of Tradesman / Craftsman

Tradesman / Craftsman Tooltips

87.0%No experience

Icon of Semi-skilled / General Worker

Semi-skilled / General Worker Tooltips

100.0%Less than 1 year

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Age of Employees

E&M Engineering

46.4%46 – 60

31.9%31 – 45

Gas

45.6%46 – 60

34.9%31 – 45

Aircraft Maintenance

48.4%31 – 45

32.3%46 – 60

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Recruitment Difficulties

1st

Lack of candidates with relevant experience

2nd

Alternative offers in the market

3rd

Unsatisfactory terms of employment

Recruitment Difficulties

1st

Lack of candidates with relevant experience

2nd

Insufficient trained/qualified manpower in the related disciplines

3rd

Competition for manpower from the Mainland/Macao/other cities

Recruitment Difficulties

1st

Lack of candidates with relevant experience

2nd

Alternative offers in the market

3rd

Insufficient trained/qualified manpower in the related disciplines

Manpower Demand

Professional / Technologist

Average Annual Growth

0

2025

Actual

0

2029

Forecast

0

Note(s):
(1) The figures included employees and vacancies.
(2) The manpower forecast is based on the historical manpower survey data, together with the market trends in a longer term, technological developments of the industry and other social-economic determinants.

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Technician

Average Annual Growth

0

2025

Actual

0

2029

Forecast

0

Note(s):
(1) The figures included employees and vacancies.
(2) The manpower forecast is based on the historical manpower survey data, together with the market trends in a longer term, technological developments of the industry and other social-economic determinants.

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Tradesman / Craftsman

Average Annual Growth

0

2025

Actual

0

2029

Forecast

0

Note(s):
(1) The figures included employees and vacancies.
(2) The manpower forecast is based on the historical manpower survey data, together with the market trends in a longer term, technological developments of the industry and other social-economic determinants.

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Manpower Demand

Average Annual Growth

0

2025

Actual

0

2029

Forecast

0

Note(s):
(1) The figures included employees and vacancies.
(2) The manpower forecast is based on the historical manpower survey data, together with the market trends in a longer term, technological developments of the industry and other social-economic determinants.

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Manpower Demand

Average Annual Growth

0

2025

Actual

0

2029

Forecast

0

Note(s):
(1) The figures included employees and vacancies.
(2) The manpower forecast is based on the historical manpower survey data, together with the market trends in a longer term, technological developments of the industry and other social-economic determinants.

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Report

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Shaping the Future: Northern Metropolis Opportunities, Innovation and Talent Transformation

The Electrical and Mechanical (E&M) services industry is entering a new phase of growth, driven by the development of the Northern Metropolis, associated railway expansion and major infrastructure projects, as well as the continued growth of Hong Kong's aviation sector. At the same time, the industry is undergoing a profound transformation through the adoption of advanced technologies, including Building Information Modelling (BIM), Multi-trade Integrated Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MiMEP), the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics. These developments are reshaping industry practices and workforce requirements, creating demand for a future-ready workforce equipped with both technical expertise and digital capabilities.

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Electrical and Mechanical Services Industry Embraces Emerging Technologies to Boost Operational Efficiency

Government mega-projects have long been critical drivers for the E&M services and construction industries. The industry is experiencing a shifting manpower landscape due to the completion of many large-scale projects. E&M professionals who previously specialised in on-site installations for large construction projects have transited towards E&M maintenance work. The railway sector is expanding its operations and upgrading its existing network by integrating advanced technologies, while the aircraft maintenance sector has seen substantial advancements, particularly with the launch of the three-runway system at Hong Kong International Airport. These have led to increased demand for manpower in E&M engineering services. The Multi-trade Integrated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MiMEP) technology is gaining widespread adoption in new construction projects. Workers only need to install the complete unit, rather than assembling each system individually. This streamlined process reduces construction time and boosts overall efficiency, demonstrating great promise in improving construction performance.