Independent Certifier Representative

Job Description

The Independent Certifier Representative (ICR) acts as the authorised representative of the Independent Certifier on major infrastructure projects. The role is responsible for independently verifying and certifying that project works comply with contractual, statutory, and technical requirements across design, construction, and completion phases.

The ICR owns the design certification and construction certification processes and is accountable for the performance, outputs, and professional conduct of the Independent Certifier team. The ICR has authority to bind the Independent Certifier (IC) and is the primary interface with the Principal and the Contractor.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Independent Certifier’s contractual representative
• Own and lead the design certification and construction certification processes
• Implement, maintain, and enforce the Verification & Monitoring Plan
• Direct, manage, and be accountable for the performance of the IC team
• Oversee surveillance, audits, and inspections across all project phases
• Maintain independence, probity, and professional judgement

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years’ experience in major civil infrastructure projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• CPEng or equivalent professional accreditation (desirable)
• Strong background in civil design and construction delivery
• Demonstrated experience in independent certification, verification, or assurance roles
• Experience operating under government or principal-led contract models
• Proven capability leading and being accountable for multi-disciplinary technical teams

Additional Information

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.