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

What's the difference between a Quantity Surveyor and a Cost Manager?

The terms Cost Manager and Quantity Surveyor are often used interchangeably within the construction industry, and this can become confusing at times. Quantity Surveying (QS) and Cost Management jobs are roles with duties that can overlap, but this does not mean they are the same thing. …

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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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Employer Recruitment and Search Advice

We have valuable resources specifically for employers that offer a wealth of insights tailored for construction industry employers seeking to enhance their recruitment strategies and attract top talent. Here's a breakdown for you to discover.…

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Infrastructure Projects to Watch in Canada, the UK and Dubai

Here we summarise some of the most interesting new and recently awarded civil engineering, aviation and rail infrastructure projects that are happening in 2025 in Toronto and Vancouver in Canada, in the UK and in Dubai. …

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Industry News

Plans in for £30m Longbridge sheds

Industrial park developer Indurent has submitted a planning application for the final phase of development at Indurent Park Longbridge West.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 22 April, 07:25

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Suffolk Plant inventory under the hammer

Bidding is open for a raft of new and used construction machinery from the inventory of Suffolk Plant Machinery Limited.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 22 April, 06:55

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Thurston brings in expert adviser to boost growth

Former ESS boss Paul Tierney has joined the board of Thurston Group.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 22 April, 06:09

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Rail contractor told to rethink working methods after near-miss

The official investigation into a track worker near-miss at Chiltern Green in Bedfordshire last year has now published its report.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 22 April, 05:57

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Three join Gentoo for Sunderland housing repairs

Three building maintenance contractors in the northeast are sharing in a £170m home improvements deal.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 22 April, 05:52

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