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

2026 Annual Salary Guide for UK Construction Claims and Disputes Jobs

Our salary survey has become a valuable resource for both employers and candidates, offering insight into salary trends within this specialist field. It is an essential reference for professionals looking to transition into a career in claims and disputes.…

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The Hidden Market | Why Top Construction Roles Are Often Filled Before They Reach Job Boards

The best opportunities never appear on job boards. From Senior Quantity Surveyors to Project Directors on flagship infrastructure developments, top construction roles are often filled quietly, through networks, referrals and specialist recruiters.…

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Data-Driven Hiring | Using Market Insights to Set Competitive Salaries

For organisations hiring quantity surveyors, project managers, planners, commercial managers and construction consultants, understanding current salary trends is essential. Using reliable market insights helps employers set competitive offers and reduce hiring delays. …

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The Business Case for Long-Term Recruitment Partnerships

Lets be honest; in many construction businesses, recruitment is reactive. A project wins approval, a team member resigns, or a workload spike suddenly creates an urgent need for additional capability. …

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Salary Or Value | Why Flexibility and Culture are Redefining A Dream Job

For decades, salary was often the defining factor when construction professionals evaluated a job opportunity. While remuneration still matters, it feels like the idea of the “dream job” in 2026 has evolved significantly.…

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Industry News

Balfour Beatty UK construction margin hits 3.5%

Balfour Beatty has met its long-standing target of 3% profit margin for its UK construction business.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 11 March, 08:00

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Hounslow launches £7.5bn Golden Mile London plan

Hounslow Council in west London has published a 15-year regeneration programme that envisages the construction of 14,000 homes in the borough.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 11 March, 07:22

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Welsh quarry produces UK’s first hydrogen-fuelled asphalt

The Criggion quarry in Powys has played host to a UK first.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 11 March, 07:20

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Digital design code catalogue proposed for faster planning

Engineering consultants say a single digital platform could cut delays and ensure consistent building design quality.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 11 March, 07:18

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Australian buddies come to Old Oak Common

Australian heavy lift luffing jib crane supplier Marr has brought a new safety tool for crane ops and signallers to the UK for the first time, for work on HS2’s Old Oak Common.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 10 March, 03:19

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