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

Marsden adds three-axle Liebherr 55-tonner

Marsden Crane Services has taken delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1055-3.3, the second of the three-axle all terrain cranes in the UK.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 28 October, 08:37

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Will Rudd aids low carbon Elgin Crown Office refurbishment

Consultancy Will Rudd has shared details of its work on the £2.4m Michael Laurie Architects-designed refurbishment of Elgin's Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service building, working with Currie & Brown, Morgan Sindall, CJA Consulting Engineers and Thomson Gray.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 28 October, 08:30

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Mace Group reports £69m profit, details split financials

Mace Group has reported 2025 revenue of £3.1bn, with operating profit before exceptionals of £69m, year end cash of £204.6m and net assets of £55.9m. Mace Construct, the group's new name after a split from Mace Consult, generated revenue of £2.3bn.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 28 October, 08:18

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Sales rise at Haulotte, as rentals and services slip

Haulotte has reported Q3 equipment sales up 6% year-on-year to €333m, while rental sales fell 22% to €12m and services slipped 4% to €53m. Overall turnover was stable at €121m.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 28 October, 08:00

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Mayo adds to Wolff luffer order

Mayo Civil Engineering has expanded a recent order from Wolffkran, adding two cranes, to bring the planned delivery up to eight cranes.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 28 October, 07:48

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