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

Why UK Construction Claims and Dispute Jobs Are in High Demand

If you are a quantity surveyor or cost manager, there is a good chance a claims consultancy or expert witness consultancy would like to hear from you. UK construction disputes are high . Every dispute needs someone to value it, build the case and defend it. That someone is often a QS. Here is why construction claims jobs are so busy, and how to make the move. …

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Retained or contingency search | Which suits your senior hire?

If you are looking to hire a Quantum Manager, Director, a head of cost management or a senior delay analyst, the way you brief recruiters will shape who you meet and ultimately employ. This post is for employers in construction and consultancy weighing up retained search against contingency recruitment. It covers how each works, how you pay, how long each takes and when each makes sense. …

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23 Years in Construction Recruitment | What Has Changed

If you hire or work in construction, the way you find each other has changed almost beyond recognition since 2003. What makes a good match has barely changed at all. I founded Maxim Recruitment in 2003. Since then I have placed quantity surveyors, cost managers, quantum and delay analysts as well as claims consultants in the UK, Canada and further afield. This post is for employers planning their next hire and professionals weighing up their next move. It covers five changes in construction recruitment and what they mean for you. …

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Does moving abroad limit or progress your disputes career?

Moving abroad can be one of the most exciting decisions you make in your career. Whether you are looking for a new challenge, better earning potential, international experience or simply a change of scenery, working overseas can open doors that may not be available in your home market. However, there is an important question to consider: will moving abroad accelerate your career, or could it make it harder to progress in the long term?…

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Why Demand for Fire Engineering Experts Is Increasing in the UK

Since the Grenfell Tower tragedy, fire safety has moved firmly to the centre of the UK's construction and property agenda. The introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022, Building Safety Regulator (BSR), the Building Safety Levy and the recommendations from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry have fundamentally changed the way fire safety is considered.…

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Industry News

JLG opens European reconditioning centre

Access equipment giant JLG Industries has opened a new reconditioning centre in Italy to rebuild selected used boom lifts for European fleet operators.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 11 November, 02:00

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Bobcat goes Rogue

Bobcat has won a Red Dot Award for its RogueX3, a fully electric, autonomous loader platform designed to test modular architecture and future technology.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 11 November, 01:55

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AGD steps up

AGD Equipment has stepped in as the interim parts contact for Sennebogen Green Line and Multi Line machinery after dealer Molson Group filed for administration.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 11 November, 01:23

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JCB expands heavy loader lineup

JCB to release its largest heavy-duty wheeled loaders to date: in 2027, the 480 and 490. Both models designed for high-capacity material handling across construction, quarrying, and industrial sites.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 11 November, 01:05

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Bobcat goes Direct

Beverley-based Direct Tool & Plant Hire has expanded its Yorkshire rental fleet by taking delivery of five new Bobcat mini excavators supplied by regional dealer AMS Bobcat.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 11 November, 11:26

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