Australia

There are a significant number of live infrastructure projects in Australia that offer great career prospects for construction professionals. These projects include job opportunities to join leading engineering, project management and contracting organisations in roles such as planners, project managers, civil engineers and quantity surveyors.
Major airport, rail, and metro projects, each with billion-pound budgets, are located in major urban areas such as Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth. To learn more, check out our blog post on Australian Infrastructure 

In addition, a range of school, hospital and residential projects are underway that are requiring both local and expatriate / international skilled construction professionals to join project teams.

There are also some fantastic job opportunities to work within the specialist area of construction disputes with a range of claims and expert dispute work available within both Quantum & Delay specialisms.

You can browse our Featured Australian jobs below or start a search of all our Australian jobs. 

Insights and Industry News

Maxim Insights

2026 Annual Salary Guide for UK Construction Claims and Disputes Jobs

Our salary survey has become a valuable resource for both employers and candidates, offering insight into salary trends within this specialist field. It is an essential reference for professionals looking to transition into a career in claims and disputes.…

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The Hidden Market | Why Top Construction Roles Are Often Filled Before They Reach Job Boards

The best opportunities never appear on job boards. From Senior Quantity Surveyors to Project Directors on flagship infrastructure developments, top construction roles are often filled quietly, through networks, referrals and specialist recruiters.…

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Data-Driven Hiring | Using Market Insights to Set Competitive Salaries

For organisations hiring quantity surveyors, project managers, planners, commercial managers and construction consultants, understanding current salary trends is essential. Using reliable market insights helps employers set competitive offers and reduce hiring delays. …

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The Business Case for Long-Term Recruitment Partnerships

Lets be honest; in many construction businesses, recruitment is reactive. A project wins approval, a team member resigns, or a workload spike suddenly creates an urgent need for additional capability. …

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Salary Or Value | Why Flexibility and Culture are Redefining A Dream Job

For decades, salary was often the defining factor when construction professionals evaluated a job opportunity. While remuneration still matters, it feels like the idea of the “dream job” in 2026 has evolved significantly.…

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Industry News

Future Homes Hub targets embodied carbon

The Future Homes Hub has launched an Embodied Carbon and Resource Efficiency Board to provide leadership on embodied carbon in new homes.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 20 March, 05:13

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Morgan Sindall hands over Brent SEN school expansions

Morgan Sindall has handed over three expansions to special education needs schools for the London Borough of Brent, helping meet rising demand for specialist school places.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 20 March, 03:38

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Framework live for £350m Edinburgh home contracts

The first part of a Framework Agreement to support the delivery of new, affordable homes in Edinburgh, worth around £350m, is now live.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 20 March, 03:18

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Jerram Falkus fined £40k for fatal safety breach

A construction firm has been fined £40,200 after a teenage labourer died falling down a ventilation shaft on a London building site.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 20 March, 08:01

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SME house-builders losing appetite to invest

A survey of small- and medium-sized home builders reveals them to be going off the whole idea of speculative development.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 20 March, 07:50

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