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

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Construction Project Management Information Systems Roles | What to Consider

Does your next employer have the scale, capital investment, and strategic intent. Are they investing in enterprise-level systems such as Primavera P6, Power BI, Aconex, and other integrated PMIS platforms to offer significantly stronger long-term career prospects?…

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2026 Annual Salary Guide for UK Construction Claims and Disputes Jobs

Our salary survey has become a valuable resource for both employers and candidates, offering insight into salary trends within this specialist field. It is an essential reference for professionals looking to transition into a career in claims and disputes.…

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The Hidden Market | Why Top Construction Roles Are Often Filled Before They Reach Job Boards

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Data-Driven Hiring | Using Market Insights to Set Competitive Salaries

For organisations hiring quantity surveyors, project managers, planners, commercial managers and construction consultants, understanding current salary trends is essential. Using reliable market insights helps employers set competitive offers and reduce hiring delays. …

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The Business Case for Long-Term Recruitment Partnerships

Lets be honest; in many construction businesses, recruitment is reactive. A project wins approval, a team member resigns, or a workload spike suddenly creates an urgent need for additional capability. …

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Industry News

Hitachi shows concept mini excavator

Hitachi has developed a concept version of its ZX55U-6 mini excavator, aiming to show how small cabs can be shaped around operator needs.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 7 May, 10:20

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A small mole for a narrow hole

Tracto is launching an extra short version of its Grundomat 45 mole, designed for trenchless pipe laying, in the UK.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 7 May, 10:02

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Schneider brings 720kW charging to UK

Schneider Electric is launching its StarCharge Fast 720 charger in the UK, targeting fleets and heavy duty transport.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 7 May, 09:43

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Burns & McDonnell strengthens power delivery

Burns & McDonnell has appointed Sean McHugh as operations manager in its UK transmission and distribution division, as it seeks to strengthen the delivery of major energy infrastructure projects across the UK.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 7 May, 07:27

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Balfour Beatty expects profits growth

Balfour Beatty has said it expected 'high single digit percentage' growth in profits from operations in 2026. In the UK, the group has 15 power transmission schemes in the design phase, and highlights two major highways projects.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 7 May, 07:19

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