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

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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

HS2 makes depot pick

HS2 has announced that its depot at Washwood Heath will be built by Taylor Woodrow Infrastructure Ltd and Aureos Rail Ltd (TWA JV).

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 10 May, 11:01

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City Lifting erects the UK’s first 195 HC-LH

Liebherr has delivered the UK’s first 195 HC-LH luffing jib crane to City Lifting. Ahead of its first project, a housing development in Essex, Liebherr supported the company’s technicians during the crane’s initial erection at its yard in Leighton Buzzard.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 9 May, 04:00

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Robertson completes Fife homes

Robertson Partnership Homes has completed work on 58 affordable homes in Glenrothes for Fife Council.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 8 May, 08:48

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Hutchinson steps up at Henry Boot

Developer Henry Boot PLC has announced that Edward Hutchinson will succeed Tim Roberts as its CEO.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 8 May, 08:26

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Groundworks firm saves time with JCB

Jack Elliott Groundworks in Barnsley has saved time on site with a JCB DualDrive backhoe loader, acquired through TC Harrison.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 8 May, 07:42

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