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

Recruitment Tailored to Your Business

Recruitment does not always fit neatly into a standard process. You might have one important vacancy to fill, several appointments to make or a senior role where finding the right person requires a more bespoke approach. At Maxim Recruitment, we believe your recruitment partner should be flexible enough to reflect your requirements.…

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From Estimator to Strategic Cost Adviser | Is It Time for Your Next Career Move?

As major infrastructure and capital programmes become increasingly complex, experienced estimating and cost professionals are increasingly valuable for their ability to combine technical expertise with commercial thinking and client advice. But could your experience be worth more than producing estimates?…

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A Recruiter’s Tips for Higher Visibility in a Sea of Applicants

You could have exactly the right experience for a job, but if your CV doesn’t quickly demonstrate that, it may never make it to the next stage. As specialist construction recruiters, we see hundreds of CVs and know what makes one stand out and what makes another easy to overlook.…

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The 6 Signs It Might Be Time for a Career Move

Not everyone who changes jobs is actively looking for one. Sometimes, the thought of moving starts much earlier, perhaps as a feeling that your current role isn't quite delivering what it used to, or that you've stopped progressing.…

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What Makes a Construction Professional Stay? The Factors Employers Often Overlook

Recruitment doesn't start when someone hands in their notice.  For employers, understanding why good people stay can be just as valuable as understanding why they leave. So what actually makes them stay with an employer for five, ten or even twenty years?…

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Industry News

AECOM, Jacobs JV to build Dublin's first metro

An AECOM and Jacobs JV, supported by Ramboll and Nicolas O'Dwyer, has been appointed by Transport Infrastructure Ireland to deliver Dublin's first metro railway.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 11 September, 07:40

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Wates adds social value, sustainability heads

Wates Construction has appointed Sasha Simmonds as head of social value, and Josh Steiner as head of sustainability.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 11 September, 07:32

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New £23m entrance complete at Temple Meads

BAM UK & Ireland has completed work on the £23m Eastern Entrance at Bristol Temple Meads, easing access to the new Temple Quarter development.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 11 September, 07:17

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M&J Evans profits double in 2025

Groundworks and civils contractor M&J Evans Construction Ltd, has reported turnover up 15.% to £374.3m in 2025 from £323.3m, operating profit up 70.2% to £8.7m, and profit before tax more than doubling, up 112% to £8m.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 11 September, 06:59

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Vinci Energies acquires CDD from Bühler

Vinci Energies has acquired CDD Automation Services from the Bühler Group. The systems intergrator delivers control systems for use in food and feed facilities.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 11 September, 06:44

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