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

Construction Project Management Information Systems Roles | What to Consider

Does your next employer have the scale, capital investment, and strategic intent. Are they investing in enterprise-level systems such as Primavera P6, Power BI, Aconex, and other integrated PMIS platforms to offer significantly stronger long-term career prospects?…

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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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Industry News

Defra, Natural England, seek your newt experiences

The great crested newt has found itself at the centre of a political battlefield over how to preserve nature and deliver homes. Now, and until May 22 2026, Defra and Natural England, with the help of LUC and ICF, are looking to talk to developers and construction contractors about their experiences of how the amphibians are protected.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 13 May, 03:37

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Kier's King's Speech a damp squib on rainy Wednesday

As storm clouds rolled over the capital, the King announced the Government's lawmaking plans for the year ahead. Commentators from RIBA, the CIOB, the Residential Freehold Association, and Churchill Living appeared to struggle to find anything to be enthusiastic about.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 13 May, 02:42

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Pyroguard, Schüco glaze Belfast Grand Central

Pyroguard and Schüco have partnered to bring their fire safety glass and frames to Belfast Grand Central Station, designed by RPP and delivered by Carey Glass and Williaam Cox.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 13 May, 07:44

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Network Rail picks AtkinsRéalis for Wales and Western

AtkinsRéalis has been appointed by Network Rail as the delivery partner for the Wales & Western region, delivering support services valued at up to £9m.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 13 May, 07:35

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Leguan launches electric spider lifts

Leguan has announced the global launch of a new electric option for its range of all terrain spider lifts.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 13 May, 07:29

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