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

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

The best opportunities never appear on job boards. From Senior Quantity Surveyors to Project Directors on flagship infrastructure developments, top construction roles are often filled quietly, through networks, referrals and specialist recruiters.…

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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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Salary Or Value | Why Flexibility and Culture are Redefining A Dream Job

For decades, salary was often the defining factor when construction professionals evaluated a job opportunity. While remuneration still matters, it feels like the idea of the “dream job” in 2026 has evolved significantly.…

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Industry News

United Infrastructure starts Bacton gas work

United Infrastructure has started work on an £11m programme of work to upgrade cathodic protection systems at the Bacton Gas Terminal, with completion expected in early 2028.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 26 March, 03:56

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WSP wins power framework

WSP has been appointed to Northern Powergrid’s professional engineering services framework.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 26 March, 03:11

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Road renewals rise with RIS3

The Department for Transport has released its third roads investment strategy, pledging £8.4bn to renewals on the 4,500mi strategic roads network.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 26 March, 02:09

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Casey succeeds Casey to head the cement lobby

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has appointed Martin Casey as its new senior director for cement and lime.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 26 March, 08:35

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London planning intervention ‘lacks ambition’

A package of measures to kickstart residential development in the capital does not go far enough, developers say.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 26 March, 08:26

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