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

Exploring Construction Claims in Hong Kong | A Lucrative Career Path for suitably qualified Engineers and Quantity Surveyors

For qualified engineers and quantity surveyors, pursuing a career in construction claims Hong Kong offers a compelling opportunity for professional growth, financial reward and sector influence.…

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The Client Side Quantity Surveyor’s Critical Role on Integrated Resorts in Macau

The 10-year licenses for operating a casino within integrated resorts in Macau were awarded to 6 concessionaries back in 2022. Covid delayed the following construction phase, however 2025 will see a shift in momentum as operators start to award major design and construction contracts and start to scramble for precious resources and talent.…

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An Update on Infrastructure Developments in Malaysia

The economic and construction outlook is optimistic in Malaysia and here Richard looks at 3 major rail infrastructure development programs in the planning which should keep construction engineers, project managers, planning engineers and rail system engineers busy for the next 10 years.…

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2024 is an Exciting Year for Hong Kong’s Rail, Road and Building Infrastructure

Tower cranes and road traffic cones remain ubiquitous on the streets and skyline of Hong Kong as this unique place continues unabated to build. Civil Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Construction Managers and Planners will be in demand and busy in jobs for decades to come.  …

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Is Recruitment in the Hong Kong Construction Industry Sustainable?

This week Richard attended the Hong Kong Construction Industry Council’s Global Construction Sustainability Forum and Exhibition where he discussed the forecasted volume of work planned for the coming years and the critical shortage of manpower faced by the construction industry.…

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Industry News

Fire enforcement notices served on Hinkley Point C contractors

The Office for Nuclear Regulation has served fire enforcement notices on five companies building the Hinkley Point C power station in Somerset.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 6 February, 07:00

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Profit warnings trebled last year

Profit warnings from UK-listed construction companies more than trebled in 2025 to reach the highest level since pandemic.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 6 February, 06:54

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Mackley wins Thames foreshore works

Barking Riverside’s Thames foreshore is to be remodelled following a £12m engineering contract appointment.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 6 February, 06:53

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Margins tighten for plumbers

A survey of plumbing companies shows modest improvement in activity but shrinking profits.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 6 February, 06:51

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Global Crane adds fourth 700-tonner

Scotland’s Global Crane Services has another 700-tonne rated lifter in its fleet.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 5 February, 11:41

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