Independent Certifier Representative

Take a senior leadership role on a major infrastructure program, providing independent oversight and assurance across some of the project’s most critical delivery stages. As the Independent Certifier Representative (ICR), you’ll act as the authorised representative of the Independent Certifier, providing independent verification and certification that project works meet contractual, statutory and technical requirements across design, construction and completion. This is a highly influential position, with ownership of the design and construction certification processes and accountability for the performance and professional standards of the Independent Certifier team. You’ll work directly with the Principal and Contractor, providing trusted technical leadership, independent judgement and assurance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as the authorised contractual representative of the Independent Certifier, serving as a key interface with the Principal and Contractor.
• Lead and own the design and construction certification processes, ensuring robust, timely and defensible certification outcomes.
• Establish, implement and maintain the Verification & Monitoring Plan, ensuring requirements are consistently applied throughout delivery.
• Lead, direct and be accountable for the performance and outputs of the multidisciplinary Independent Certifier team.
• Oversee surveillance, audits, inspections and verification activities across design, construction and completion phases.
• Provide senior technical judgement and independent assurance on complex project matters.
• Maintain the highest standards of independence, probity, integrity and professional judgement.
• Build strong working relationships across the project while maintaining the independence required of the certification function.

Qualifications

We’re looking for a highly experienced civil infrastructure professional who can operate confidently at a senior level and provide authoritative, independent technical oversight. You’ll bring:

• 20+ years’ experience delivering or overseeing major civil infrastructure projects.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• CPEng or equivalent professional accreditation is desirable.
• Strong experience across civil design and construction delivery.
• Demonstrated experience in independent certification, verification, assurance or similar technical governance roles.
• Experience working within government, Principal-led or major infrastructure contract environments.
• Proven ability to lead, influence and be accountable for multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and professional judgement, with the confidence to make independent decisions on complex technical matters.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us:

• Be part of a nationally recognised, global engineering business.
• Work on high-profile, technically challenging projects across key sectors across ANZ.
• Join a collaborative culture and work with teams across ANZ.
• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job-sharing and hybrid work options.
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year.
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better.
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

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