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

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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Top Reasons Why Claims and Disputes Candidates Get Rejected

The construction claims and disputes market is highly specialised. Although demand remains strong for experienced quantum, delay and claims professionals, securing a role with a leading consultancy is not always straightforward.…

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Why Strong Claims and Disputes Candidates Withdraw from Interview Processes?

Understanding why good candidates disengage can help employers improve their recruitment approach and reduce the risk of losing people they would otherwise want to hire.…

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How can ICWCI Membership help your Clerk of Works career?

ICWCI membership is one way to show that your experience is recognised by the professional body for your specialism. It can support your credibility, strengthen your CV and help you understand your next step in the profession.…

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Industry News

Ventro completes RD Jukes acquisition

Building compliance specialist Ventro has completed the acquisition of electrical engineers RD Jukes, planning to keep existing staff and operations in place.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 17 August, 08:00

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Pick Everard completes fire remediation on Salford blocks

Pick Everard has completed fire safety remediation works on nine residential tower blocks in Salford, for Together Housing Group, working with lead contractor Quaysquare Consult, Buro Happold and Wintech.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 17 August, 07:43

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NiftyLift adds hydrogen option, retrofit

NiftyLift will launch a new fuel cell powered version of its HR21 access platform at Vertikal Days, with the hydrogen electric option available for retrofit on two existing models. A diesel electric system will now also be offered on larger machines.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 17 August, 07:35

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Trimble helps ensure earthworks go to plan

Trimble has launched software to connect its modelling software with earthworks positioning systems, making it easier to implement civil engineering plans.

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

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Ashbrook plans plant auction in £18m fleet refresh

Ashbrook, which in June announced an £18m order for new JCB equipment, will sell off 35 'low-hour' machines this week as part of the fleet refresh, through Euro Auctions.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 17 August, 07:10

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