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

Exploring Construction Claims in Hong Kong | A Lucrative Career Path for suitably qualified Engineers and Quantity Surveyors

For qualified engineers and quantity surveyors, pursuing a career in construction claims Hong Kong offers a compelling opportunity for professional growth, financial reward and sector influence.…

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The Client Side Quantity Surveyor’s Critical Role on Integrated Resorts in Macau

The 10-year licenses for operating a casino within integrated resorts in Macau were awarded to 6 concessionaries back in 2022. Covid delayed the following construction phase, however 2025 will see a shift in momentum as operators start to award major design and construction contracts and start to scramble for precious resources and talent.…

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An Update on Infrastructure Developments in Malaysia

The economic and construction outlook is optimistic in Malaysia and here Richard looks at 3 major rail infrastructure development programs in the planning which should keep construction engineers, project managers, planning engineers and rail system engineers busy for the next 10 years.…

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2024 is an Exciting Year for Hong Kong’s Rail, Road and Building Infrastructure

Tower cranes and road traffic cones remain ubiquitous on the streets and skyline of Hong Kong as this unique place continues unabated to build. Civil Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Construction Managers and Planners will be in demand and busy in jobs for decades to come.  …

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Is Recruitment in the Hong Kong Construction Industry Sustainable?

This week Richard attended the Hong Kong Construction Industry Council’s Global Construction Sustainability Forum and Exhibition where he discussed the forecasted volume of work planned for the coming years and the critical shortage of manpower faced by the construction industry.…

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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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