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

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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

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The Business Case for Long-Term Recruitment Partnerships

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Industry News

National Highways picks WSP for water quality plan

WSP has been appointed to lead work supporting National Highways' water quality plan, designed to tackle pollution in rain water flowing off of the strategic road network.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 6 May, 07:44

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Pagabo opens £4.15bn framework

Pagabo has invited contractors to compete for places in the £4.15bn National Framework for Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Enabling Works 2026.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 6 May, 07:37

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Barrow energy storage moves forward

EnergyPathways has received a gas storage licence as part of MESH, a long term energy storage project in the North Sea.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 6 May, 07:28

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Aurora trains service leavers for wind

Scotland's Aurora Energy Services has launched a programme to enable armed forces leavers to use their engineering skills in the wind energy sector.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 6 May, 06:58

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Glencar completes Birkenhead warehouse and office

Glencar has completed work on a quayside warehouse and timber framed offices at Grandidges Quay, Birkenhead.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 6 May, 06:47

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