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

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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Which Route Offers the Best Foundation for Construction Disputes?

One of the most common questions I hear from construction professionals considering a move into claims and disputes is, which background gives you the best foundation? Is it working for a main contractor? A subcontractor? Or a consultancy?…

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Are you hiring for the person you need or the person who left?

In a market as specialist and fast-changing as construction claims and disputes, hiring a direct replacement is not always the best answer. The vacancy created by someone leaving can actually be a useful opportunity to reconsider the structure of the team, the workload coming through and where the business wants to develop next.…

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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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Industry News

Komatsu flexes 3D muscles

Komatsu Europe has extended its 3D Machine Guidance Flex in-cab guidance system to encompass dozers, wheel loaders, dump trucks, and mixed-fleet earthmoving equipment.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 9 November, 02:50

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The evolution of Aquajet

Hydrodemolition equipment manufacturer Aquajet has launched a suite of product updates, including the Evolution 3.1 control system, three dedicated Aqua Cutter 450 attachments, and the 400 hp Ecosilence pump.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 9 November, 02:25

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Kobelco sets out its plans for CNH integration

Kobelco Construction Machinery has detailed the strategic rationale behind its major global partnership with CNH, aiming to expand worldwide dealer reach, combine digital technologies, and grow aftermarket revenues.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 9 November, 12:16

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CNH to sell 70% stake to Kobelco

CNH Industrial’s decision to sell a 70 per cent controlling stake in its Construction Equipment arm to Kobelco for $700m shifts the global construction equipment landscape.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 9 November, 09:38

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Chicago Pneumatic blows into Europe

Chicago Pneumatic has launched a six-model range of portable air compressors designed specifically for European construction, utility, agricultural, and mining applications.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 9 November, 09:00

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