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

JCB launches new finance offer

JCB has launched a new way to finance the purchase of its machines, aiming to make them easier to buy for smaller businesses.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 1 May, 07:50

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GMI raises steel at Ferrybridge (video)

GMI Construction Group has started erecting the steel frame of the first unit at Mountpark Ferrybridge, a key moment in the regeneration of the former power station coal yard.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 1 May, 07:40

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B&B launches block handling attachment

B&B Attachments has launched an enhanced version of its BlockMaster handling attachment.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 1 May, 07:28

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Hyundai UK gets dedicated delivery centre

Hyundai has established a dedicated pre-delivery inspection (PDI) centre for the UK at Southampton Docks, aiming to cut delivery times.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 1 May, 07:18

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Morgan Sindall breaks ground on leisure centre

Morgan Sindall Construction has broken ground on the £20m Outer West Leisure Centre, being built for Newcastle City Council.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 1 May, 07:02

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