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

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

Funding in place for £160m Manchester PBSA scheme

McLaren Property has secured funding for its Upper Brook Street student accommodation scheme in Manchester.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 12 December, 08:21

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Another power acquisition for United Infrastructure

United Infrastructure has agreed the acquisition of the UK transmission and distribution engineering business of John Wood Group.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 12 December, 08:04

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Construction output down 0.6% in October

Latest estimates from the Office for National Statistics show construction output falling in October.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 12 December, 07:51

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Coventry advances driverless trams ambitions

Coventry City councillors are expected to approve construction of an 800-metre twin track Coventry Very Light Rail demonstrator.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 12 December, 07:36

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Builders fined £500 for asbestos failings

A building firm in Northern Ireland has been fined £500 for safety breaches that included asbestos handling failings.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 12 December, 07:09

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