Constructing Success - Paul Doherty - Scotland to Australia!

Paul Doherty joined us on Constructing Success, the Contract Scotland Live Series, to discuss his own move to Australia in 2012. We’ll let Paul tell his own story, but he was a successful & progressive civil engineer in Scotland, before deciding to head down under. What started as a plan to do a bit of work and have a holiday, turned into a new life…! Several years later, after working on major infrastructure projects with some of Australia’s leading contractors, he set up PD Project Delivery. We cover everything from; Why did he decide to leave Scotland for Australia? How was the transition - what were the good bits and what did he find harder than expected? What the heck is FIFO?! Why he's stayed in Australia and is now a bonafide Scottish Aussie with his own successful company. What's happening in Australia right now - what's busy and where are the opportunities. What is the current visa situation in 2023. And finally, Paul's top 3 tips for anyone considering making the move to Australia.