Canada & Americas

Canada is a very exciting and fast growing location in which to live and work.  As a professional experienced in either the civil engineering infrastructure, building construction or management consulting sectors there are a range of great jobs and career opportunities available for local Canadians, returning Canadians and international construction professionals willing to relocate to take up exciting long term jobs in Canada.

There is a vibrant rail construction sector, which offers roles for professionals with experience in civil engineering, electrification, signalling and permanent way.  There is a vibrant construction jobs market within the airport and aviation sector as well as for Public Private Partnership P3 and Alternative Financing and Procurement AFP professionals working directly within and advising to the construction industry.  The building construction market is also very busy and is in need of specialist skills.

Many of the current job vacancies available are based in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and across wider Ontario  although there are also other regional hotspots also. 

There are also exciting job opportunities available in the USA, including in New York and other major cities.

Insights and Industry News

Maxim Insights

Construction Jobs in the UK | Should you Consider NOT Going to Work Abroad!?

It is always a good idea to consider your career options fully before committing either to go overseas or to stay with the same company for a long time. There are advantages to staying in the UK to build your professional construction career as well as a great many prospects to do the same overseas. …

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Job Titles DO Matter

It’s quite fashionable these days for employers to say Job Titles don’t matter, but when it comes to advertising and recruiting for construction jobs they are crucial, find out why.…

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Company Culture and how to recognise it in the Construction Industry

Here, we consider the often-overlooked factor of company culture, and its clear correspondence with job satisfaction, longevity, career and promotion potential within a role.…

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How Hiring Managers Can Effectively Shortlist Candidates with the Help of a Recruitment Consultant

In today’s competitive job market, finding the right candidate to fill a construction job role can be a challenging and time-consuming task. This is where hiring managers can turn to Maxim to ensure they find the best fit for their team while managing their limited time most effectively.…

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The Relative Merits of Local vs International Candidates for Construction Jobs

FOR EMPLOYERS | Steve looks at the unfortunate reality that there is a shortage of premium construction candidates across most specialist professional technical skills right around the world.…

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Industry News

United Living secures £40m Harrow repairs contract

United Living Property Services has won a £40m contract with the London Borough of Harrow for property repairs and maintenance.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 26 July, 07:53

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G&H to draw sunlight to Sunlight House

G&H Group has secured a multi-million pound building services contract on what was once Manchester’s tallest building.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 26 July, 07:20

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Sisk breaks ground for Lewisham ENT clinic

Sisk has been appointed to complete two operating theatres for the new Lewisham Surgical Centre at University Hospital Lewisham in southeast London.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 26 July, 07:00

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Esh improves profits as growth stalls

Northeast-based construction contractor Esh Group has filed its 2023 results showing turnover unchanged but profits up 50%.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 26 July, 06:37

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House-building starts for Nuneaton's Milby Meadows

A Vistry joint venture has started construction on a 1,700-home development on the edge of Nuneaton.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 26 July, 06:24

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