The Olympics are part of it, but they’re only one piece of a much bigger picture. Housing, apartments, hotels, mixed-use developments, land development and major infrastructure are all contributing to the amount of work coming through the market.

“The opportunity for construction professionals in Southeast Queensland is significant. But it’s not just about having more roles to choose from. The projects people work on over the next few years could really shape where their careers go next.”
Monique Ehlers, Senior Recruitment Consultant - Build, Stellar Recruitment

For people in construction, this is a good time to think about where you want your career to go next.

One of the clearest pressures we’re seeing is around people who have already delivered large, complex projects.

Experienced Site Managers and Project Managers with major-project backgrounds are valuable now, and that experience will only become more important as larger projects move into delivery and contractors compete for proven people.

Good Contract Administrators are in a strong position too. Demand is there, and employers know they need to put forward a compelling opportunity to attract and retain the right people.

That conversation is also moving beyond salary.

Project completion bonuses, KPI incentives, different working arrangements, relocation support and better rosters are becoming part of how businesses compete for talent.

But this market presents a bigger opportunity than simply negotiating your next pay rise.

The projects you choose over the next few years could have a significant impact on where your career goes.

Project scale. Complexity. The team around you. The responsibility you take on. The builder’s pipeline. The experience you’ll be able to point to when the next major opportunity comes around.

These things matter.

There’s also a real opportunity for interstate construction professionals.

Builders are establishing and growing their Queensland operations, project teams are taking shape and demand for experienced people is increasing. If a move to Queensland has been on your radar, now is a good time to understand where your experience fits.

And you don’t need to wait until practical completion to start those conversations.

If your current project is moving towards the back end, start looking ahead. Understand what’s coming, who’s building it and which projects could genuinely move your career forward.

Southeast Queensland is heading into a major period of construction and development.

There will be jobs.

More importantly, there will be career-defining projects.

The opportunity is making sure you’re on the right one.

If you’re working in construction and want to know what’s happening across the SEQ market, or you’re considering making the move to Queensland, speak with our Build team.

Get in touch with our team today.