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

Planning permissions for new homes hit 15-year low

Despite house-building being one of the government’s top priorities, new home planning approvals were down 31% in the third quarter.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 19 December, 08:04

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Uxbridge builder busted for false certification claim

A construction company and its director have been ordered to pay more than £4,000 after displaying signs that falsely implied the business was part of a national accreditation scheme.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 19 December, 07:54

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Vp finds new CEO

Vp, the specialist equipment rental group, has chosen Mitie managing director Alice Woodwark to be its next chief executive.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 19 December, 07:47

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Landmark planning legislation reaches statute book

The much trumpeted Planning and Infrastructure Bill has received royal assent.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 19 December, 07:20

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Proximity to slopes tool for loader cranes

Safely unloading a lorry by a slope has just become a little bit safer.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 19 December, 07:18

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