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

Growth enables investment at Clancy

Clancy has released 2025/26 full year results, showing a pre-tax profit of £31.7m, up from £28m, on revenues of £498m, up from £429.6m, with an order book worth £2.8bn. The contractor said the profits enabled new investments.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 9 September, 08:03

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Evans returns to Wolffkran

Mark Evans, who previously worked for Wolffkran Arabia before stints at Terex and Liebherr's Ireland distributor Armorum, has returned to Wolff as sales director for the UK and Ireland.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 9 September, 07:41

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Mainmark helps strengthen Tottenham Hale platform

Ground engineer Mainmark UK has delivered ground improvements to support the installation of new platforms at Network Rail's Tottenham Hale station, working with tier one contractor CML.

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

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New Michelin tyres available on Man UK trucks

Michelin's new X Works Z2 and D2 tyres, launched last year, are now available as original equipment on Man Truck & Bus UK construction trucks.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 9 September, 07:19

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Equipment sales up at Haulotte

Haulotte has released first half results, showing equipment sales up 9% to €234m. Rental sales fell from €12m to €8m, and services dipped to €34m from €37m, for total revenue growth of 5%, hitting €276m from €234m.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 9 September, 07:07

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