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

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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

Alliance Tool Hire expands in Wales

Alliance Tool Hire has expanded into south Wales, with a £1.6m investment in a new depot in Newport.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 30 April, 07:32

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National Grid gets dynamic

National Grid will move ahead with adding dynamic line rating to 585km of transmission lines, after trialling the technology with LineVision.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 30 April, 07:11

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Bristol picks UPP for PBSA

The University of Bristol has picked UPP as preferred bidder for new purpose-built student accommodation at Temple Island.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 30 April, 06:54

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Trant joins substation framework

Trant Engineering has secured a position on National Grid’s new dynamic market framework for major civil engineering works at substations across the UK.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 30 April, 06:44

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Kanadevia hands over Rivenhall waste facility

Kanadevia Inova has completed construction and commissioning work on the Rivenhall Integrated Waste Management Facility and handed it over to Indaver, who will operate the plant.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 30 April, 06:37

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