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

Why UK Construction Claims and Dispute Jobs Are in High Demand

If you are a quantity surveyor or cost manager, there is a good chance a claims consultancy or expert witness consultancy would like to hear from you. UK construction disputes are high . Every dispute needs someone to value it, build the case and defend it. That someone is often a QS. Here is why construction claims jobs are so busy, and how to make the move. …

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Retained or contingency search | Which suits your senior hire?

If you are looking to hire a Quantum Manager, Director, a head of cost management or a senior delay analyst, the way you brief recruiters will shape who you meet and ultimately employ. This post is for employers in construction and consultancy weighing up retained search against contingency recruitment. It covers how each works, how you pay, how long each takes and when each makes sense. …

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23 Years in Construction Recruitment | What Has Changed

If you hire or work in construction, the way you find each other has changed almost beyond recognition since 2003. What makes a good match has barely changed at all. I founded Maxim Recruitment in 2003. Since then I have placed quantity surveyors, cost managers, quantum and delay analysts as well as claims consultants in the UK, Canada and further afield. This post is for employers planning their next hire and professionals weighing up their next move. It covers five changes in construction recruitment and what they mean for you. …

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Does moving abroad limit or progress your disputes career?

Moving abroad can be one of the most exciting decisions you make in your career. Whether you are looking for a new challenge, better earning potential, international experience or simply a change of scenery, working overseas can open doors that may not be available in your home market. However, there is an important question to consider: will moving abroad accelerate your career, or could it make it harder to progress in the long term?…

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Why Demand for Fire Engineering Experts Is Increasing in the UK

Since the Grenfell Tower tragedy, fire safety has moved firmly to the centre of the UK's construction and property agenda. The introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022, Building Safety Regulator (BSR), the Building Safety Levy and the recommendations from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry have fundamentally changed the way fire safety is considered.…

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Industry News

Bromford and Keon to deliver Birmingham homes

Bromford is partnering with Keon Homes to deliver 21 shared ownership homes at Bartley Green, south of Birmingham.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 13 November, 08:48

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Early engagement invited for Somerset Epic Campus

Somerset Chamber of Commerce has been appointed by North Somerset Council to deliver supply chain support for Epic Long Ashton, and is inviting early engagement from local contractors.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 13 November, 08:41

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AMS on level ground with Trimble

AMS Contracting is using Trimble Siteworks Machine Guidance, supported by Sitech UK & Ireland, for surveying and machine guidance on a Redhill project.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 13 November, 08:33

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McLaren to deliver Waitrose deliveries

McLaren Construction Midlands & North has been appointed to deliver a regional distribution centre for Waitrose and DHL in Avonmouth, in a redeveloped warehouse.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 13 November, 08:21

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Uskmouth BESS makes progress

Work to deliver and install batteries and key components for the Afon Wysg 1 battery energy storage system (BESS) at Uskmouth Sustainable Energy Park, has been completed by lead contractor Jones Bros.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 13 November, 08:14

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