Engineer
Find your occupation to see if it is included in the Automatic Mutual Recognition (AMR) scheme. If it is included, you will find information to help you notify the relevant regulator and begin work in NSW.
Occupations which are exempt or not included in the AMR scheme may be included at a future date.
Certifying engineers
Activities under this occupation are included in the Automatic Mutual Recognition scheme in NSW.
Included activities
See below the licensed activities included under this type of licence in NSW. This should be used as a guide to align the activities a person is licensed to do in their home state with the activities they wish to carry out in NSW.
Registered certifiers are public officials and independent regulators of building construction and subdivision work.
Visit Building and Development Certifiers Regulation – Schedule 1, Part 2 Certification work for more information.
How to comply with NSW laws
- Certifier responsibilities
- Building and Development Certifiers Act (2018)
- Environmental Planning and Assessment (EP&A) Act (1979)
- Building and Development Certifiers Regulation (2020)
- Building Code of Australia – ABCB
- Practice advice for certifiers
Professional indemnity insurance is required, unless you are a council employee. If you are providing evidence of insurance in a company name you must provide a letter from the company that specifies you are an employee of that company, you are representing the company in NSW and are covered by their insurance. Find information about insurance requirements for certifiers.
In NSW all certificate applications and approvals must be lodged and recorded on the NSW Planning Portal by the local council or a registered certifier. You will need to create a Private Accredited Certifier account to determine or issue a certification on the NSW Planning Portal.
Notify the regulator
Interstate engineers are required to notify the regulator, Building Commission NSW, of their intention to work in NSW under AMR.
The link to notify the regulator will take you to the Service NSW website where you can complete your notification.
You can update your notification details or complete the outstanding actions on your notification. Outstanding actions are where you have been asked to clarify information provided in your notification.
Activities under this occupation are included in the Automatic Mutual Recognition scheme in NSW.
Included activities
See below the licensed activities included under this type of licence in NSW. This should be used as a guide to align the activities a person is licensed to do in their home state with the activities they wish to carry out in NSW.
Registered certifiers are public officials and independent regulators of building construction and subdivision work.
Visit Building and Development Certifiers Regulation – Schedule 1, Part 2 Certification work for more information.
How to comply with NSW laws
- Certifier responsibilities
- Building and Development Certifiers Act (2018)
- Environmental Planning and Assessment (EP&A) Act (1979)
- Building and Development Certifiers Regulation (2020)
- Building Code of Australia – ABCB
- Practice advice for certifiers
Professional indemnity insurance is required, unless you are a council employee. If you are providing evidence of insurance in a company name you must provide a letter from the company that specifies you are an employee of that company, you are representing the company in NSW and are covered by their insurance. Find information about insurance requirements for certifiers.
In NSW all certificate applications and approvals must be lodged and recorded on the NSW Planning Portal by the local council or a registered certifier. You will need to create a Private Accredited Certifier account to determine or issue a certification on the NSW Planning Portal.
Notify the regulator
Interstate engineers are required to notify the regulator, Building Commission NSW, of their intention to work in NSW under AMR.
The link to notify the regulator will take you to the Service NSW website where you can complete your notification.
You can update your notification details or complete the outstanding actions on your notification. Outstanding actions are where you have been asked to clarify information provided in your notification.
Activities under this occupation are included in the Automatic Mutual Recognition scheme in NSW.
Included activities
See below the licensed activities included under this type of licence in NSW. This should be used as a guide to align the activities a person is licensed to do in their home state with the activities they wish to carry out in NSW.
Registered certifiers are public officials and independent regulators of building construction and subdivision work.
Visit Building and Development Certifiers Regulation – Schedule 3 Knowledge and skills for more information.
How to comply with NSW laws
- Certifier responsibilities
- Building and Development Certifiers Act (2018)
- Environmental Planning and Assessment (EP&A) Act (1979)
- Building and Development Certifiers Regulation (2020)
- Building Code of Australia – ABCB
- Practice advice for certifiers
Professional indemnity insurance is required, unless you are a council employee. If you are providing evidence of insurance in a company name you must provide a letter from the company that specifies you are an employee of that company, you are representing the company in NSW and are covered by their insurance. Find information about insurance requirements for certifiers.
In NSW all certificate applications and approvals must be lodged and recorded on the NSW Planning Portal by the local council or a registered certifier. You will need to create a Private Accredited Certifier account to determine or issue a certification on the NSW Planning Portal.
Notify the regulator
Interstate engineers are required to notify the regulator, Building Commission NSW, of their intention to work in NSW under AMR.
The link to notify the regulator will take you to the Service NSW website where you can complete your notification.
You can update your notification details or complete the outstanding actions on your notification. Outstanding actions are where you have been asked to clarify information provided in your notification.
Activities under this occupation are included in the Automatic Mutual Recognition scheme in NSW.
Included activities
See below the licensed activities included under this type of licence in NSW. This should be used as a guide to align the activities a person is licensed to do in their home state with the activities they wish to carry out in NSW.
Registered certifiers are public officials and independent regulators of building construction and subdivision work.
Visit Building and Development Certifiers Regulation – Schedule 1, Part 2 Certification work for more information.
How to comply with NSW laws
- Certifier responsibilities
- Building and Development Certifiers Act (2018)
- Environmental Planning and Assessment (EP&A) Act (1979)
- Building and Development Certifiers Regulation (2020)
- Building Code of Australia – ABCB
- Practice advice for certifiers
Professional indemnity insurance is required, unless you are a council employee. If you are providing evidence of insurance in a company name you must provide a letter from the company that specifies you are an employee of that company, you are representing the company in NSW and are covered by their insurance. Find information about insurance requirements for certifiers.
In NSW all certificate applications and approvals must be lodged and recorded on the NSW Planning Portal by the local council or a registered certifier. You will need to create a Private Accredited Certifier account to determine or issue a certification on the NSW Planning Portal.
Notify the regulator
Interstate engineers are required to notify the regulator, Building Commission NSW, of their intention to work in NSW under AMR.
The link to notify the regulator will take you to the Service NSW website where you can complete your notification.
You can update your notification details or complete the outstanding actions on your notification. Outstanding actions are where you have been asked to clarify information provided in your notification.
Professional engineers
Activities under this occupation are included in the Automatic Mutual Recognition scheme in NSW.
Included activities
See below the licensed activities included under this type of licence in NSW. This should be used as a guide to align the activities a person is licensed to do in their home state with the activities they wish to carry out in NSW.
Professional engineering work is defined as work requiring or based on the application of engineering principles and data, that is applied to an engineering related design or construction, production, operation or maintenance activity.
Visit the Professional engineer registration page.
How to comply with NSW laws
- Obligations of professional engineers.
- Design and Building Practitioners Regulation (2021) – Code of Practice for professional engineers.
- Professional indemnity insurance is required, unless you are a council employee. If you are providing evidence of insurance in a company name, you must provide a letter from the company that specifies you are an employee of that company, you are representing the company in NSW and are covered by their insurance. Find information about insurance requirements for professional engineers.
Notify the regulator
Interstate engineers are required to notify the regulator, Building Commission NSW, of their intention to work in NSW under AMR.
The link to notify the regulator will take you to the Service NSW website where you can complete your notification.
You can update your notification details or complete the outstanding actions on your notification. Outstanding actions are where you have been asked to clarify information provided in your notification.
Activities under this occupation are included in the Automatic Mutual Recognition scheme in NSW.
Included activities
See below the licensed activities included under this type of licence in NSW. This should be used as a guide to align the activities a person is licensed to do in their home state with the activities they wish to carry out in NSW.
Professional engineering work is defined as work requiring or based on the application of engineering principles and data, that is applied to an engineering related design or construction, production, operation or maintenance activity.
Visit the Professional engineer registration page.
How to comply with NSW laws
- Obligations of professional engineers.
- Design and Building Practitioners Regulation (2021) – Code of Practice for professional engineers.
- Professional indemnity insurance is required, unless you are a council employee. If you are providing evidence of insurance in a company name, you must provide a letter from the company that specifies you are an employee of that company, you are representing the company in NSW and are covered by their insurance. Find information about insurance requirements for professional engineers.
Notify the regulator
Interstate engineers are required to notify the regulator, Building Commission NSW, of their intention to work in NSW under AMR.
The link to notify the regulator will take you to the Service NSW website where you can complete your notification.
You can update your notification details or complete the outstanding actions on your notification. Outstanding actions are where you have been asked to clarify information provided in your notification.
Activities under this occupation are intended to commence in the Automatic Mutual Recognition scheme in NSW on 1 July 2025.
Interstate licensees need to apply to the regulator, Building Commission NSW, under the Mutual Recognition scheme for recognition of their existing licence in NSW and pay any applicable fees.
Activities under this occupation are included in the Automatic Mutual Recognition scheme in NSW.
Included activities
See below the licensed activities included under this type of licence in NSW. This should be used as a guide to align the activities a person is licensed to do in their home state with the activities they wish to carry out in NSW.
Professional engineering work is defined as work requiring or based on the application of engineering principles and data, that is applied to an engineering related design or construction, production, operation or maintenance activity.
Visit the Professional engineer registration page.
How to comply with NSW laws
- Obligations of professional engineers.
- Design and Building Practitioners Regulation (2021) – Code of Practice for professional engineers.
- Professional indemnity insurance is required, unless you are a council employee. If you are providing evidence of insurance in a company name, you must provide a letter from the company that specifies you are an employee of that company, you are representing the company in NSW and are covered by their insurance. Find information about insurance requirements for professional engineers.
Notify the regulator
Interstate engineers are required to notify the regulator, Building Commission NSW, of their intention to work in NSW under AMR.
The link to notify the regulator will take you to the Service NSW website where you can complete your notification.
You can update your notification details or complete the outstanding actions on your notification. Outstanding actions are where you have been asked to clarify information provided in your notification.
Activities under this occupation are included in the Automatic Mutual Recognition scheme in NSW.
Included activities
See below the licensed activities included under this type of licence in NSW. This should be used as a guide to align the activities a person is licensed to do in their home state with the activities they wish to carry out in NSW.
Professional engineering work is defined as work requiring or based on the application of engineering principles and data, that is applied to an engineering related design or construction, production, operation or maintenance activity.
Visit the Professional engineer registration page.
How to comply with NSW laws
- Obligations of professional engineers.
- Design and Building Practitioners Regulation (2021) – Code of Practice for professional engineers.
- Professional indemnity insurance is required, unless you are a council employee. If you are providing evidence of insurance in a company name, you must provide a letter from the company that specifies you are an employee of that company, you are representing the company in NSW and are covered by their insurance. Find information about insurance requirements for professional engineers.
Notify the regulator
Interstate engineers are required to notify the regulator, Building Commission NSW, of their intention to work in NSW under AMR.
The link to notify the regulator will take you to the Service NSW website where you can complete your notification.
You can update your notification details or complete the outstanding actions on your notification. Outstanding actions are where you have been asked to clarify information provided in your notification.
Activities under this occupation are included in the Automatic Mutual Recognition scheme in NSW.
Included activities
See below the licensed activities included under this type of licence in NSW. This should be used as a guide to align the activities a person is licensed to do in their home state with the activities they wish to carry out in NSW.
Professional engineering work is defined as work requiring or based on the application of engineering principles and data, that is applied to an engineering related design or construction, production, operation or maintenance activity.
Visit the Professional engineer registration page.
How to comply with NSW laws
- Obligations of professional engineers.
- Design and Building Practitioners Regulation (2021) – Code of Practice for professional engineers.
- Professional indemnity insurance is required, unless you are a council employee. If you are providing evidence of insurance in a company name, you must provide a letter from the company that specifies you are an employee of that company, you are representing the company in NSW and are covered by their insurance. Find information about insurance requirements for professional engineers.
Notify the regulator
Interstate engineers are required to notify the regulator, Building Commission NSW, of their intention to work in NSW under AMR.
The link to notify the regulator will take you to the Service NSW website where you can complete your notification.
You can update your notification details or complete the outstanding actions on your notification. Outstanding actions are where you have been asked to clarify information provided in your notification.