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

The 6 Signs It Might Be Time for a Career Move

Not everyone who changes jobs is actively looking for one. Sometimes, the thought of moving starts much earlier, perhaps as a feeling that your current role isn't quite delivering what it used to, or that you've stopped progressing.…

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What Makes a Construction Professional Stay? The Factors Employers Often Overlook

Recruitment doesn't start when someone hands in their notice.  For employers, understanding why good people stay can be just as valuable as understanding why they leave. So what actually makes them stay with an employer for five, ten or even twenty years?…

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Top Reasons Why Claims and Disputes Candidates Get Rejected

The construction claims and disputes market is highly specialised. Although demand remains strong for experienced quantum, delay and claims professionals, securing a role with a leading consultancy is not always straightforward.…

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Why Strong Claims and Disputes Candidates Withdraw from Interview Processes?

Understanding why good candidates disengage can help employers improve their recruitment approach and reduce the risk of losing people they would otherwise want to hire.…

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How can ICWCI Membership help your Clerk of Works career?

ICWCI membership is one way to show that your experience is recognised by the professional body for your specialism. It can support your credibility, strengthen your CV and help you understand your next step in the profession.…

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Industry News

Graham signs up with MukAway

Graham has signed a three year deal with materials management platform MukAway, one of the biggest deals in the platform's history.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 14 August, 07:48

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Stantec to help Tees Valley create spatial strategy

Stantec has been appointed to help create a spatial development strategy (SDS) for the Tees Valley Combined Authority, in a team with Camargue, Prior + Partners, Montagu Evans, and Richard Wood Associates.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 14 August, 07:41

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Grayson upgrades green certification

Grayson has achieved ISO 14068 carbon neutrality certification, after working to reduce waste and increasing renewable energy generation.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 14 August, 07:23

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Sisk completes A59 section

Sisk has completed work on the main section of a new route for the A59 through Kex Gill which replaces a section repeatedly affected by landslips.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 14 August, 07:03

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Costain revenues up, margins steady

Costain has reported revenues up 3.4% to £543.1m in the first half of 2026, with adjusted operating profit of £17.3m, up 3%, and margins unchanged at 3.2%. The infrastructure specialist had £7bn in forward work, up 67% over the last six years.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 14 August, 06:42

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