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Sydney Metro West tunnels enter the final stretch as mega borers advance towards Parramatta
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Two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) constructing the twin metro railway tunnels for Sydney Metro West have broken through solid rock walls
Winner of the 2025 NAWIC NSW Executive Women’s Leadership Scholarship announced
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NAWIC NSW has awarded a $30,000 scholarship to engineer Nicole Waterman, Project Leader at Laing O’Rourke.
Guide to Quantity Surveying
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Quantity surveying involves estimating, budgeting, and managing the costs associated with construction and infrastructure projects.
New Zealand
Waitematā Harbour Crossing – NZ Governement commits to building a new crossing
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The Government has laid out next steps in New Zealand’s road toward building another crossing for Waitematā Harbour.
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.
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
BMD uncovers new brand identity
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BMD has announced its new brand identity focused on collaborative partnerships, diversification and international expansion.
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).
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
Recruitment Insights: How to improve your chances of receiving a job offer?
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Our recruitment team shares top strategies that can help Engineers increase their chances of receiving a job offer.
Top Ten Interview Questions for Civil Engineers
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Preparing for an interview can be daunting. To help you out, we have put together the top ten interview questions for Civil Engineers.
How LinkedIn can help Engineers with their job search
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Use LinkedIn to make yourself visible to recruiters, hiring managers or other decision makers within companies you would like to work for!
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.
Graduates
Top Ten Interview Questions for Civil Engineers
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Preparing for an interview can be daunting. To help you out, we have put together the top ten interview questions for Civil Engineers.
How LinkedIn can help Engineers with their job search
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Use LinkedIn to make yourself visible to recruiters, hiring managers or other decision makers within companies you would like to work for!
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.
Skilled Migrants
How LinkedIn can help Engineers with their job search
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Use LinkedIn to make yourself visible to recruiters, hiring managers or other decision makers within companies you would like to work for!
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.
Technology
Boral trials recycled end-of-life solar panels as ‘sand’ for concrete
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Boral is trialling a sustainable concrete blend ahead of use in major North East Link project.
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.
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.
