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 going into 2025 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 and also in Vancouver, British Columbia - 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

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Construction Claims and Disputes Advice

Our "Construction Claims and Disputes" blog category offers a wealth of insights tailored for both employers and jobseekers in the construction claims and disputes sector. Here we show you the highlights.…

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Professional Construction Career Advice

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Creating the Perfect Home Office

Whether you work remotely full-time or just a few days a week, your home office setup can significantly impact productivity, focus, and professionalism. Here’s some tips to create an effective and professional workspace.…

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2025 Annual Salary Guide for UK Construction Claims and Disputes Jobs

We're pleased to have prepared the 5th edition of our highly anticipated salary survey and guide, tailored specifically for construction claims and disputes professionals in the UK.…

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Industry News

Saint-Gobain announces new Leicestershire insulation factory

French materials giant Saint-Gobain has unveiled plans to building a new mineral-wool insulation factory in Leicestershire.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 21 May, 07:40

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LTC footbridge competition winner revealed

A design by Arup and Sean Harrington Architects has won a competition to design a new low-carbon footbridge for the Lower Thames Crossing.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 21 May, 07:19

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Chinese firm urges UK to lift tariffs on electric diggers

An importer of Chinese excavators is warning that the government’s planned tariffs on Chinese machinery will cost UK taxpayers millions.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 21 May, 06:19

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Work starts on Blackpool’s new MoD office building

Vinci Building has started work on a new 53,000 sq ft office building for the Ministry of Defence in Blackpool.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 21 May, 05:41

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Clyde Gateway unveils £500m Glasgow masterplan

Clyde Gateway, Glasgow’s urban regeneration company, has unveiled a £500m scheme to redevelop a 100-ha site across Glasgow’s east end and South Lanarkshire.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 20 May, 07:40

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