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

Australia is Crying Out for Quantity Surveyors!

Is Australia calling for you? Here, Richard explains why demand is high right now due to the current explosion of transportation infrastructure as well as the ubiquitous sky-scraping towers and residential and mixed-use developments sprouting across the major cities.…

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The Growth of Infrastructure and Rail projects in Ireland

Major road projects, such as motorway expansions and bypass constructions, are underway to improve connectivity between cities and regions, reduce congestion, and enhance road safety. Additionally, significant upgrades are being made to public transport infrastructure, including the expansion of rail networks.…

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The Rise of AI in Construction Law and Construction Disputes | Balancing Efficiency and Job Displacement

A seminar that Nilam attended sparked thoughts in the audience questioning whether AI will replace jobs in the construction law industry. This is certainly a creeping fear within several industries, not just construction law. But AI can prove to be beneficial, if used appropriately - but where should we draw the line? …

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I’m a Construction Recruitment Consultant | What Do I Do All Day?

I have added value to my employer clients and their business activities for over 20 years. Just recently I remembered that quite a few years ago now, a meme went around about what recruitment consultants “do” and I managed to re-find it.…

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The Excitement Is Building In Dubai (Once Again!)

Take a look at the insatiable appetite for development which Dubai and the rest of the UAE appears to have, once again, in spades! (excuse the pun). Also, some exciting new construction jobs in the Middle East which the Maxim Recruitment Team is currently working hard to fill.…

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Industry News

Insolvency pressures continue to swell

The construction sector has seen a 39% rise in companies in 'significant' financial distress over the past year, according to an analysis.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 26 April, 07:13

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Mull campus plans creep forward

Argyll & Bute Council has begun the development of an outline business case for a £43m school and community campus on the Isle of Mull.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 26 April, 06:49

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Jones Bros to reinforce Kinmel Bay

Jones Bros Ruthin Civil Engineering has won a £13m contract to shore up sea defences near Rhyl.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 26 April, 06:27

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More Welborne housing secures planning

Fareham Borough Council planning committee has approved the construction of another tranche of house-building at Welborne, a new garden village that is under development.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 26 April, 06:00

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Engineering director for Four Tees

Hampshire steelwork specialist Four Tees Engineers has promoted Ben Burney to design and engineering director.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 26 April, 05:44

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