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

2026 Annual Salary Guide for UK Construction Claims and Disputes Jobs

Our salary survey has become a valuable resource for both employers and candidates, offering insight into salary trends within this specialist field. It is an essential reference for professionals looking to transition into a career in claims and disputes.…

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The Hidden Market | Why Top Construction Roles Are Often Filled Before They Reach Job Boards

The best opportunities never appear on job boards. From Senior Quantity Surveyors to Project Directors on flagship infrastructure developments, top construction roles are often filled quietly, through networks, referrals and specialist recruiters.…

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Data-Driven Hiring | Using Market Insights to Set Competitive Salaries

For organisations hiring quantity surveyors, project managers, planners, commercial managers and construction consultants, understanding current salary trends is essential. Using reliable market insights helps employers set competitive offers and reduce hiring delays. …

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The Business Case for Long-Term Recruitment Partnerships

Lets be honest; in many construction businesses, recruitment is reactive. A project wins approval, a team member resigns, or a workload spike suddenly creates an urgent need for additional capability. …

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Salary Or Value | Why Flexibility and Culture are Redefining A Dream Job

For decades, salary was often the defining factor when construction professionals evaluated a job opportunity. While remuneration still matters, it feels like the idea of the “dream job” in 2026 has evolved significantly.…

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Industry News

Peri AI bridges design and formwork

Peri UK has launched an AI tool to automate the fabrication of complex bespoken formwork, making it available to contractors across the UK.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 14 March, 09:45

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Pepsi’s new solar generation

PepsiCo UK is investing £3.6m to install solar generation to provide all of the power needed for a distribution centre in Leicester. Ineco Energy will install panels over 30,000 square metres of roof space.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 14 March, 09:21

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Strabag to repair Aldenham Reservoir

Strabag UK has been awarded a contract to deliver essential improvement works to a reservoir in Hertfordshire.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 13 March, 12:19

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Graham signs PCSA for Herefordshire Bypass

Herefordshire Council has signed John Graham Construction to undertake initial works on the £45m Hereford Bypass scheme.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 13 March, 11:53

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Speller Metcalfe wins £28m leisure centre job

North Warwickshire Borough Council has appointed Speller Metcalfe as the principal contractor for a new leisure centre.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 13 March, 08:18

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