Cost Consulting

Recruiting Cost Managers and Professional Quantity Surveyors

We offer Quantity Surveyors seeking new job opportunities in the consulting sector a range of career options.  The job seekers registered with Maxim Recruitment have secured employment with some of the UK's leading cost management consultancies, as well as with smaller niche practices and in regional offices close to home.

Career Progression

The role of the Quantity Surveyor has arguably changed more than any other in the building and construction industry over the last few decades. The traditional core services long associated with quantity surveying such as BOQ preparation are still prevalent but additional specialised services relating to procurement, cost management, contract management and contract services are demanded more and more by the contemporary clients that procure cost management and cost consulting related services.

At Maxim, you will receive thorough and well informed advice throughout your professional Quantity Surveying career from an experienced recruitment consultant who is an experienced specialist in the niche area of cost consulting. We can advise you on the best employers to work for - ones  who can assist you with your APC, your career progression,  your work life balance and of course those who pay market leading salaries.

Defining Cost Management

Cost Management includes:

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To discuss your career options with a knowledgeable and experienced consultant, apply for the job most suiting your aspirations or get in touch with the right recruitment consultant in one of our offices to discuss your options further.

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Industry News

Mainmark helps complete Godstone sinkhole repairs

Mainmark has helped complete an 18 month repair programme in Godstone for Surrey County Council, after a 20m long sinkhole opened, and subsequently revealed extensive mine works below the village.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 9 October, 07:30

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Thames tunnel job finishes early

Boring work on a new cable tunnel under the Thames being built by Ferrovial Bemo JV as part of National Grid's Great Grid Upgrade has finished 49 days early, using a Herrenknecht tunnel boring machine.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 9 October, 07:20

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Plant and civils associations team up in Scotland

The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) and the Civil Engineering Contractors Association Scotland (CECA Scotland) have formed a new partnership aiming to tackle skills shortages in the sector.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 9 October, 07:04

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Robertson completes second Manchester fire station

Mayor of Greater Manchester Bev Craig has opened a new fire station in Whitefield built by Robertson Construction North West for the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS).

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 9 October, 06:56

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Hitachi, Akkodis partner on smart attachments

Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe and Akkodis, part of the Adecco group, have former a partnership to develop and deliver advanced integrated solutions through the manufacturer’s European Customisation Centre.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 9 October, 06:49

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