Hot Jobs – October 2026


As we move into the final quarter of 2026, hiring across major construction and infrastructure projects is firmly focused on the year ahead.

Employers in Australia and overseas are securing their delivery teams now for projects starting in the first half of 2027, which makes this one of the better windows to make a move with real choice about where you land.

This month we have opportunities on both sides of the world.

Across Australia, demand remains strongest for experienced professionals who can add value from day one, particularly in project and site management, commercial and engineering disciplines.

Internationally, Europe’s hyperscale data centre build-out is driving demand across Ireland, the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, the Nordics and Spain, with both fly in fly out and relocation options available.

Boom time in Ireland, we also have multi-sector opportunities within data centres, civil, water and residential in Ireland with tier 1 and tier 2 contractors.

BrightSide Consultants partner with leading organisations across Building Construction, Civil Engineering, Data Centres and Mission Critical, Renewable Energy and Mining Infrastructure in Australia and internationally.

Whether you are looking locally, considering a move overseas, or returning home after a stint abroad, our team offers a tailored and confidential approach to your next move.

Explore our latest opportunities below or reach out for a confidential discussion.

Australia

1. Project and Site Engineers, Contract Roles

Location: QLD, WA and NSW
Project: Water and civil projects
APPLY | Reference: Contract Roles

2. Project Managers and Project Engineers

Location: WA, QLD and NSW
Sector: Civil Engineering
Position Type: Permanent
APPLY | Reference: PM/PE AU

3. Quantity Surveyors and Contracts Administrators

Location: Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth
Sector: Civil Engineering and Building Construction
APPLY | Reference: QS/CA All States

Europe, Ireland and the UK

Earn Australian level wages in Europe

Fly in and fly out from your home country to EU data centre projects, or live in Europe.

Alongside our Australian roles, we are recruiting for hyperscale data centre projects across Ireland, the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Spain.

Roles range from Project Directors and Site Managers through to Quantity Surveyors, Planners and HSE professionals, with the option to fly in and fly out from your home country in Europe, or relocate with full support.

See the roles and packages

APAC Region

4. Quantity Surveyor, Bangkok, Thailand

Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Sector: Cost and project consultancy, data centres and multi-sector projects
Start: 2026 and 2027
APPLY | Reference: QS Bangkok

Are you a quantity surveyor with two to five years of experience and a bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying from a recognised institution in Australia, the UK, Ireland or South Africa? Do you have experience in a consultancy or contracting environment?

We have an exciting opportunity to move and work in Bangkok, Thailand in 2026 and 2027, working on data centre and multi-sector projects.

Click “Apply” and register your resume, or contact us for further information. Register your resume today to be notified of new roles that match your skills and experience.

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