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

Construction Project Management Information Systems Roles | What to Consider

Does your next employer have the scale, capital investment, and strategic intent. Are they investing in enterprise-level systems such as Primavera P6, Power BI, Aconex, and other integrated PMIS platforms to offer significantly stronger long-term career prospects?…

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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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Industry News

JLG adds board and pipe carrying accessory

JLG has launched a new board and pipe carrying accessory for models in its low level access equipment range.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 6 May, 12:53

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National Highways picks WSP for water quality plan

WSP has been appointed to lead work supporting National Highways' water quality plan, designed to tackle pollution in rain water flowing off of the strategic road network.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 6 May, 07:44

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Pagabo opens £4.15bn framework

Pagabo has invited contractors to compete for places in the £4.15bn National Framework for Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Enabling Works 2026.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 6 May, 07:37

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Barrow energy storage moves forward

EnergyPathways has received a gas storage licence as part of MESH, a long term energy storage project in the North Sea.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 6 May, 07:28

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Aurora trains service leavers for wind

Scotland's Aurora Energy Services has launched a programme to enable armed forces leavers to use their engineering skills in the wind energy sector.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 6 May, 06:58

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