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

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Claims & Disputes Professionals | Private Equity or Privately Owned Consultancy?

The construction claims and disputes consultancy market is evolving quickly. While an increasing number of consultancies are now backed by private equity, we are also seeing more independent boutique firms being established by experienced experts and industry professionals. …

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The Difficulty of Hiring Construction Claims and Disputes Experts in Canada

Hiring construction claims and disputes experts in Canada is becoming increasingly challenging. As construction projects become larger, more complex and more commercially pressured, the demand for experienced claims, cost, damages, project controls and expert witness professionals continues to grow.…

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Construction Job Search Tips | Stop Doomscrolling

In the context of looking at construction industry job vacancies, if you feel your are doomjobbing you can easily end up feeling disheartened. The good news is that feeling this way can be avoided with a few changes in approach.…

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Clerk of Works Recruitment | Why Employers Need to Act Early

Employers looking to recruit Clerk of Works candidates in the UK have good reason to feel optimistic. Demand for construction professionals remains strong, and there are excellent candidates available for employers that plan ahead and move decisively.…

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Construction Project Management Information Systems Roles | What to Consider

Does your next employer have the scale, capital investment, and strategic intent. Are they investing in enterprise-level systems such as Primavera P6, Power BI, Aconex, and other integrated PMIS platforms to offer significantly stronger long-term career prospects?…

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Industry News

A family tradition continues with Kubota

Jack Dickson, a young plant entrepreneur, has continued a family tradition by buying a new Kubota U145 from P.V. Dobson, fitted with an Engcon tilt rotator.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 12 June, 07:46

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South West Water extends Kier contract

South West Water has extended Kier’s appointment to deliver maintenance and improvements under the Network Services Alliance for two years, a contract worth around £140m.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 12 June, 07:17

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Tower Hamlets picks Guildmore for leisure centre redevelopment

Tower Hamlets Council has appointed Guildmore Group to deliver the next phase of the St George’s Leisure Centre redevelopment.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 12 June, 07:08

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Graham breaks ground on MK housing scheme

Graham has started work on a £76.8m scheme to transform a Milton Keynes market site into 115 new homes, for Milton Keynes City Council and developers Town, awarded through Pagabo under the Major Works Framework.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 12 June, 07:01

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New quality manager for Donaldson Timber Systems

Donaldson Timber Systems has appointed James Lund-Lack, chair of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) for Bristol and South West, as regional and quality manager.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 12 June, 06:52

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