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

Horsley returns to O'Keefe

South London-based civil engineering contractor O'Keefe Construction has appointed Lee Horsley as managing director.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 19 September, 06:53

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Builders left fatal trap hole in bathroom floor

An 81-year-old man died after falling through a hole in his bathroom that had been left by builders.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 19 September, 06:39

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Subbies see earnings continue to rise

Self-employed construction subcontractors enjoyed another rise in earnings last month, according to a leading provider of business services to the industry.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 19 September, 06:24

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Housing planning approvals reach new low

Planning permissions will need to increase by 55% to reach the government’s new annual target of 370,000 new homes.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 19 September, 06:21

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Profits soften for National Portrait Gallery contractor

Gilbert-Ash, the contractor responsible for the redevelopment of the National Portrait Gallery last year, has filed accounts for 2023.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 19 September, 06:18

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