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. 

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Industry News

Turner & Townsend bolsters advisory team

Construction consultant Turner & Townsend has appointed Michael Mahon as director to lead its advisory offer across energy and natural resources.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 21 October, 07:17

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Extra day off for JCB employees

In celebration of its 80th anniversary – and the owner's 80th birthday – JCB is giving employees an extra day off this week.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 21 October, 06:26

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Farrans mobilises for Paisley link road

Farrans is set to begin work next month (November) on a £59m road scheme in Paisley.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 21 October, 06:23

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Regulators coordinate to smooth Falmouth Docks redevelopment

Three quangos that each have the power to obstruct infrastructure development have agreed to collaborate for Falmouth's £150m dock redevelopment scheme.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 21 October, 06:21

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Kimpton scoops up HE Simm top team

Wirral-based mechanical & electrical contractor Kimpton has recruited a team of senior employees from a failed neighbour.

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

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