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Top Civil Engineering and Construction Companies in Australia 2025
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A list of the top civil engineering and construction companies in Australia: CPB Contractors, Laing O’Rourke, John Holland and more.
Differences and similarities between South Africa and Australia – a guide for Engineers
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If you are a South African Engineer considering moving to Australia, make sure to read our list of differences and similarities between the two countries.
International Recruitment: Civil Engineering, Construction, Surveying
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ConsultANZ is an expert in international recruitment of Civil Engineers, Construction Professionals and Surveyors for vacancies across Australia and New Zealand.
New Zealand
Kiwi Engineers Wanted In Australia!
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Are you a Civil Engineer from New Zealand looking for better job opportunities in Australia? ConsultANZ can help!
NZ eases immigration rules while engineering redundacies continue
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The New Zealand government is easing hiring of skilled workers from overseas, but with the economy slowing, it may be too little, too late.
Funding confirmed for Waikare Gorge realignment
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Cabinet has confirmed funding will be provided by the Crown to the NZ Transport Agency to deliver the Waikare Gorge realignment project.
Tunnelling begins at site of Mt Messenger Bypass
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Tunnelling has begun this week at the Te Ara o Te Ata – Mt Messenger Bypass project in North Taranaki.
Surveying
Essential Guide to Surveying Instruments and Devices
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Surveying instruments and devices are indispensable tools that enable surveyors to precisely measure distances, angles, elevations, and contours of the Earth’s surface.
What is Surveying?
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Surveying is the science and practice of measuring and mapping the Earth’s surface to determine boundaries, plan construction, and analyze spatial data for various applications.
Types of Surveying
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Whether it’s planning infrastructure, defining property lines, or studying the environment, there are many types of surveying.
What is Geospatial Science?
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Geospatial science uses information technology to collect and analyze data about people, places, and processes on Earth.
Projects
Project Spotlight: Parramatta Light Rail
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The Parramatta Light Rail transportation project in Sydney consists of 30 stops and 22km of track, aimed to improve connectivity and growth.
A Complete List of Major Infrastructure Projects in Australia
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We have compiled a comprehensive list of Australia’s top major civil infrastructure projects currently underway.
Project Spotlight: Cross River Rail
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Cross River Rail is a new 10.2-kilometre rail line which includes 5.9 kilometres of a tunnel under the Brisbane River and CBD.
Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) – Melbourne’s biggest infrastructure investment
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The Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) is a 90-kilometre rail loop of the Melbourne metropolitan area and Victoria’s biggest infrastructure investment.
Companies
Top Civil Engineering and Construction Companies in Australia 2025
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A list of the top civil engineering and construction companies in Australia: CPB Contractors, Laing O’Rourke, John Holland and more.
STRABAG enters Australian market with acquisition of Georgiou Group
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The acquisition of Georgiou Group by STRABAG has received Foreign Investment Review Board approval and the final purchase agreement has been signed.
Laing O’Rourke appoints Managing Director for Australia
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Mark Dimmock has been confirmed as the Managing Director for Laing O’Rourke Australia and will lead the Australia Executive Committee (AEC).
BMD’s strategic growth and diversification delivers record-breaking FY24 performance
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It has been another record-breaking year for BMD Group with a revenue of more than $2.3 billion in its 45th year of operations.
UK News
Ferrovial to deliver new £230m tunnelling contract in the UK for National Grid
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Ferrovial will design and build a 2.2km long high voltage (400kv) cable tunnel for its new client, National Grid.
Skanska Costain STRABAG engineers celebrate successful five-mile tunnelling drive under London
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First breakthrough for the HS2’s Norhtholt Tunnel as TBM Sushila reaches the Green Park Way vent shaft in Ealing.
New appointments to Skanska UK Executive Management Team
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Skanska UK has announced internal appointments to its Executive Management Team.
Ferrovial secures largest UK construction contract in its history with high-speed rail project
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The Ferrovial BAM joint venture will design and build UK high-speed track infrastructure for the entire 140-mile route of HS2.
Job Search Tips
Are you a Migrant Engineer in Australia with no local experience?
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Tips on how you can land your first engineering job in Australia if you are a migrant engineer with no local experience.
How to approach Recruiters on LinkedIn – a guide for Civil Engineers
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How to contact Recruiters on LinkedIn if you are a Civil Engineer in Australia or New Zealand looking for a new job opportunity.
Understanding the differences between Australia’s Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 Contractors
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If you are planning to work in Australia’s construction industry, it is important you understand the three different tiers of contractors.
How to read job adverts? – A guide for Civil Engineers and Construction Professionals
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Many Civil Engineers and Construction Professionals overlook the critical step of thoroughly reading job advert before applying to a job.
Graduates
Working Holiday Visa 417 for Civil Engineers and Surveyors wanting to live and work in Australia
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The 417 visa is a Working Holiday Visa. It is a temporary visa allowing you to work and holiday in Australia for up to 12 months.
Snowy Hydro joins forces with ATSE to boost STEM gender diversity
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Snowy Hydro will offer financial scholarships to two undergraduates from underrepresented groups through ATSE’s Elevate program.
Graduate Programs for Civil Engineers in Australia and New Zealand
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Are you a recent Civil Engineering Graduate with little or no work experience? You might be interested in Graduate Programes.
$80m Institute of Applied Technology for Construction officially opens in Western Sydney
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The $80 million Institute of Applied Technology for Construction will offer trade education and industry-responsive training in NSW.
Skilled Migrants
Are you a Migrant Engineer in Australia with no local experience?
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Tips on how you can land your first engineering job in Australia if you are a migrant engineer with no local experience.
How to approach Recruiters on LinkedIn – a guide for Civil Engineers
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How to contact Recruiters on LinkedIn if you are a Civil Engineer in Australia or New Zealand looking for a new job opportunity.
International Recruitment: Civil Engineering, Construction, Surveying
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ConsultANZ is an expert in international recruitment of Civil Engineers, Construction Professionals and Surveyors for vacancies across Australia and New Zealand.
What are FIFO and DIDO jobs in Australia?
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FIFO (Fly-In, Fly-Out) and DIDO (Drive-In, Drive-Out) are two types of employment where workers fly or drive to a remote work site and stay there for a period of time.
Technology
Robotics Australia Group confirms Laing O’Rourke and John Holland as construction industry sponsors
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Laing O’Rourke and John Holland will sponsor Robotics Australia Group (RAG) to test and integrate emerging robotics and automation solutions.
A comprehensive overview of estimation software used in Australia and New Zealand
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In Australia and New Zealand, a variety of estimation software platforms are used across the construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure sectors.
New project aims to revolutionise tunnel infrastructure installation with robotic AI
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Automated Tunnel Robotic Installation System (ATRIS) the first robotic and AI solution set to revolutionise the installation of mechanical and civil services in tunnels.
Costain successfully trials concrete sensor technology
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Costain has successfully trialled Maturix concrete sensor technology to monitor the strength and temperature of concrete for projects.
Sustainability & Renewables
Net zero one step closer with first Clean Energy Link builder named
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GenusPlus has been awarded a $270 million contract to build the first parts of Clean Energy Link – North in WA.
New Zealand release low-emission hydrogen plan
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The NZ Government has released a Hydrogen Action Plan which sets out key steps to unlock private sector investment in hydrogen energy
Gamuda & Ferrovial JV signs ECI agreement for Oven Mountain Pumped Hydro Storage project
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Gamuda and Ferrovial Construction (GFJV) have signed an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) agreement with Alinta Energy for the Oven Mountain Pumped Hydro Storage project.
Star of the South shares latest project update
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Australia’s offshore wind project, Star of the South, has released an update following five years of feasibility studies and consultation.
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Opinion
How ConsultANZ can help you find your next hire – Civil Engineering I Construction I Surveying
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If you are struggling to attract civil engineering or construction candidates for your Australian or New Zealand business, it’s time to reach out to ConsultANZ.
10 Reasons why Australia is a great place for Civil Engineers
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Thinking of moving to Australia to live and work? Here are ten reasons we think it’s worth moving Down Under.
Q&A with Michael Hatton, the Founder and Director of TSS Total Surveying Solutions
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“Surveying is the best job ever,” says Michael Hatton, the Founder and Managing Director of Total Surveying Solutions (TSS) in our latest Q&A.
Could you be a Recruiter? ConsultANZ is hiring!
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If you are interested in giving recruitment a go, ConsultANZ is on the lookout for people who are driven, hard-working and team-players.
