Dubai & Middle East

Some of the world’s most exciting construction job vacancies are available in Dubai and other locations in the Middle East. Quantity Surveyors, Engineers, Project Managers, Planners and a variety of other construction professionals are needed for site and head office roles in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia.

Massive civil engineering infrastructure works are ongoing including major rail, bridge, road, tunnel, and water projects. Building construction, property and fit out professionals will also find some of the world’s most complex and fast track projects to work on.

Insights and Industry News

Maxim Insights

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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Why Project Schedulers Are in High Demand Across Canada

Project Schedulers have become indispensable across Canada. Their ability to create clarity, manage timelines and keep cross-functional teams aligned is often the difference between a successful project and one that falls behind so it is important to understand the depth and impact of this role.…

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Construction Claims & Disputes | Qualifications, Memberships and Accreditation

Professionals working as claims consultants, quantum experts, delay analysts, or dispute resolution specialists, typically pursue a combination of academic qualifications, professional memberships, and industry-recognised accreditation.…

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Connecting with Canada’s Construction Elite | Lessons from a Week of Networking, Conferences & Seminars

My business development trip to Toronto was both productive and enjoyable. I forged new relationships, strengthened existing ones, and gained fresh insights into how the Canadian construction industry is evolving from P3 models to collaborative delivery approaches.…

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Industry News

Contractor fined £60k after worker falls through floor opening

A construction company in Cumbria has been fined £60,000 after a wall collapsed, knocking an employee through an open stairwell onto a concrete floor below.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 7 January, 12:05

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UK construction’s steep decline continues

According to financial intelligence from Standard & Poor's, UK construction activity declined in every single month of 2025, right through to the end of the year.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 7 January, 11:52

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CIBSE drops the torch and faces forward

CIBSE, the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, has revised its logo.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 7 January, 08:23

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Plans submitted for Edinburgh Park hotel

Budget hotel group Mollie’s Motels is planning its first development in Scotland.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 7 January, 07:47

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Clegg clears Gateway 2 for £46m Sheffield flats

Contractor Clegg Construction is cleared to start work this month on a 12-storey block of flats in Sheffield.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 7 January, 07:30

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