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

How to write a CV if you’re looking for your first role in Construction Claims and Disputes

Breaking into construction claims and disputes can feel daunting, especially when you’re trying to write a CV without years of “claims consultant” or “delay analyst” job titles behind you. The good news is that many professionals in this sector start out exactly where you are now.…

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UK Quantity Surveyor Salary & Market Report 2025 | 2026

It's a candidate driven market, with 93% of employers reporting difficulties in recruiting qualified staff as the competition for experienced Quantity Surveyors (QS) remains fierce, driving remuneration packages upward to combat retention challenges.…

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Why Project Schedulers Are in High Demand Across Canada

Project Schedulers have become indispensable across Canada. Their ability to create clarity, manage timelines and keep cross-functional teams aligned is often the difference between a successful project and one that falls behind so it is important to understand the depth and impact of this role.…

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Construction Claims & Disputes | Qualifications, Memberships and Accreditation

Professionals working as claims consultants, quantum experts, delay analysts, or dispute resolution specialists, typically pursue a combination of academic qualifications, professional memberships, and industry-recognised accreditation.…

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Connecting with Canada’s Construction Elite | Lessons from a Week of Networking, Conferences & Seminars

My business development trip to Toronto was both productive and enjoyable. I forged new relationships, strengthened existing ones, and gained fresh insights into how the Canadian construction industry is evolving from P3 models to collaborative delivery approaches.…

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Industry News

Octavius acquisition moves RSK into tier one contracting

Acquisitive consultancy group RSK has acquired Octavius Infrastructure from Sullivan Street Partners.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 24 November, 10:38

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Work resumes on stalled Southwark estate

Bloom Construction has taken over from failed ARJ Construction to complete a building project for the London Borough of Southwark.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 24 November, 08:38

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Enabling works begin for £50m Bath residential scheme

A £50m regeneration project has begun initial enabling and pre-construction survey works to transform a brownfield site in Bath.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 24 November, 08:23

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Nuclear taskforce calls for regulatory reform

A government-commissioned inquiry into speeding up the construction of nuclear power plant has set out its recommendations.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 24 November, 07:50

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Harbour fined £80,000 after shovel loader fatality

Warrenpoint Harbour Authority has been fined following death of employee Kevin McGeough six years ago.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 24 November, 07:20

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