Canada & Americas

Canada is a very exciting and fast growing location in which to live and work.  As a professional experienced in either the civil engineering infrastructure, building construction or management consulting sectors there are a range of great jobs and career opportunities available for local Canadians, returning Canadians and international construction professionals willing to relocate to take up exciting long term jobs in Canada.

There is a vibrant rail construction sector, which offers roles for professionals with experience in civil engineering, electrification, signalling and permanent way.  There is a vibrant construction jobs market within the airport and aviation sector as well as for Public Private Partnership P3 and Alternative Financing and Procurement AFP professionals working directly within and advising to the construction industry.  The building construction market is also very busy going into 2025 and is in need of specialist skills.

Many of the current job vacancies available are based in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and across wider Ontario and also in Vancouver, British Columbia - although there are also other regional hotspots also. 

There are also exciting job opportunities available in the USA, including in New York and other major cities.

Insights and Industry News

Maxim Insights

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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From Estimator to Strategic Cost Adviser | Is It Time for Your Next Career Move?

As major infrastructure and capital programmes become increasingly complex, experienced estimating and cost professionals are increasingly valuable for their ability to combine technical expertise with commercial thinking and client advice. But could your experience be worth more than producing estimates?…

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Industry News

Lincolnshire golf course turned into nature reserve

Newark's Influence Landscape Planning and Design has helped the National Trust turn a golf course into a wetland nature reserve.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 13 October, 07:45

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New council house funding for Hull

Hull City Council has secured £9m in funding from the government's Social and Affordable Homes Programme, supporting the delivery of 83 new council homes.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 13 October, 07:39

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£229m Ebury Bridge regeneration passes Gateway 2

Westminster City Council and McLaren Construction have achieved Gateway 2 approval from the Building Safety Regulator for the £229m Ebury Bridge Estate regeneration.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 13 October, 07:32

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B&T orders electric Sany kit

B&T Plant Hire has ordered eight quiet and zero emission electric excavators and telehandlers from Sany, aiming at jobs on urban sites where noise and emissions are restricted.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 13 October, 07:24

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New group MD for Stockton Group

Stockton Group has appointed Alan Smith as group managing director. Smith joins from SPI Piling, where he was managing director.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 13 October, 07:14

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