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Maxim Recruitment can offer job seekers access to some of the most exciting and rewarding construction job vacancies in London, South East England, the Midlands and across the UK. Since 2003 we have consistently recruited for many of the most successful building and civil engineering contractors, PQS, cost consultancies, developers, engineering consultancies and claims and dispute consultancies in the UK.

We work with many of the leading UK headquartered construction dispute consultancies with offices around the world.  This allows access from a United Kingdom base, to employers who are working on some of the largest and most complex quantum and delay construction disputes in the world.

Project types we frequently recruit for include major road, rail, water, power, marine, chemical plant and infrastructure contracts as well as building construction, housing, fit out and refurbishment works. 

Insights and Industry News

Maxim Insights

Claims & Disputes Professionals | Private Equity or Privately Owned Consultancy?

The construction claims and disputes consultancy market is evolving quickly. While an increasing number of consultancies are now backed by private equity, we are also seeing more independent boutique firms being established by experienced experts and industry professionals. …

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2026 Annual Salary Guide for UK Construction Claims and Disputes Jobs

Our salary survey has become a valuable resource for both employers and candidates, offering insight into salary trends within this specialist field. It is an essential reference for professionals looking to transition into a career in claims and disputes.…

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Clerk of Works FAQ | Simple Answers about being a Clerk of Works

Clerks of Works are in-demand throughout the UK, with many top construction companies actively looking for the right skilled individuals. This article answers many of the common questions about Clerks of Works and to how become one.…

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How to write a CV if you’re looking for your first role in Construction Claims and Disputes

Breaking into construction claims and disputes can feel daunting, especially when you’re trying to write a CV without years of “claims consultant” or “delay analyst” job titles behind you. The good news is that many professionals in this sector start out exactly where you are now.…

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UK Quantity Surveyor Salary & Market Report 2025 | 2026

It's a candidate driven market, with 93% of employers reporting difficulties in recruiting qualified staff as the competition for experienced Quantity Surveyors (QS) remains fierce, driving remuneration packages upward to combat retention challenges.…

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Industry News

Turner & Townsend revenue hits £5.76bn

Turner & Townsend has published its annual review for 2025, showing global gross revenue of £5.76bn, with the business building its global staffing to 22,000 personnel.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 5 June, 07:42

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DB Cargo UK picks Liebherr for aggregate handling

DB Cargo UK has invested £8.5m, using a credit line from Siemens Financial Services, to buy seven new LH 40 material handlers from Liebherr, supporting the low carbon delivery of aggregates by rail.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 5 June, 07:32

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CITB accelerates apprenticeships

The Construction Industry Training Board has launched a new Accelerated Apprenticeships programme to help deliver the government’s homebuilding goal of 1.5m new homes by 2029.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 5 June, 07:19

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Alliance invests in fleet

Alliance Tool Hire has invested £900,000 in more than twenty new delivery vehicles.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 5 June, 07:11

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MKM COO picked for BMF role

Dave Castle, chief operating officer of MKM Building Supplies, has been appointed as a board adviser to the Builders Merchants Federation.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 5 June, 06:56

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