Canada & Americas

Canada is a very exciting and fast growing location in which to live and work.  As a professional experienced in either the civil engineering infrastructure, building construction or management consulting sectors there are a range of great jobs and career opportunities available for local Canadians, returning Canadians and international construction professionals willing to relocate to take up exciting long term jobs in Canada.

There is a vibrant rail construction sector, which offers roles for professionals with experience in civil engineering, electrification, signalling and permanent way.  There is a vibrant construction jobs market within the airport and aviation sector as well as for Public Private Partnership P3 and Alternative Financing and Procurement AFP professionals working directly within and advising to the construction industry.  The building construction market is also very busy going into 2025 and is in need of specialist skills.

Many of the current job vacancies available are based in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and across wider Ontario and also in Vancouver, British Columbia - although there are also other regional hotspots also. 

There are also exciting job opportunities available in the USA, including in New York and other major cities.

Insights and Industry News

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Creating the Perfect Home Office

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2025 Annual Salary Guide for UK Construction Claims and Disputes Jobs

We're pleased to have prepared the 5th edition of our highly anticipated salary survey and guide, tailored specifically for construction claims and disputes professionals in the UK.…

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Industry News

Midgard wins £145m Birmingham residential tower

Midgard has been confirmed as main contractor for a high-rise residential tower in central Birmingham.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 12 May, 01:52

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Ramboll acquires environmental consultant

Danish consulting engineer Ramboll has acquires London environmental consultant Temple.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 12 May, 01:49

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Crane pin failure reported at Hinkley Point C

The nuclear regulator has called out safety failings relating to tower cranes at Hinkley Point C.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 12 May, 11:39

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Morgan Sindall starts £38m Caerphilly leisure centre

Construction work has begun on a new £38m leisure centre in Caerphilly.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 12 May, 07:45

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Developers accused of fire safety cynicism

Fire fighters and building safety campaigner are seeking to block construction of the Blenheim Square development in Penge.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 12 May, 07:26

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