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

George Bamford appointed joint chairman of JCB

As JCB releases its 2025 results, the company has announced that George Bamford, younger son of Lord Bamford, has been appointed joint chairman.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 28 September, 02:00

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Alumno tops out Glasgow PBSA

Alumno and Clark Contracts has marked the topping out of a new six-storey 262-bed PBSA on St Georges Road in Glasgow.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 28 September, 07:52

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McLaren to build PBSA in Walworth

Fabrix and Patrizia have appointed McLaren Construction as main contractor for a new purpose built student accommodation block, with additional social housing, in Walworth, London, close to Elephant & Castle station.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 28 September, 07:45

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Huws Gray adds plant hire in Fleetwood

Huws Gray has added plant and tool hire to its Fleetwood, Lancashire, branch, as it extends hire services across its network.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 28 September, 07:35

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St James, Lindner Prater fined over window death

The Berkeley Group's St James Limited, developer of the Corniche near London's Vauxhall Bridge, and window designer Lindner Prater have been fined over the death of a man killed by a falling penthouse window.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 28 September, 07:25

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