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

Finding Construction Jobs Abroad

If you are looking for overseas jobs in construction, here’s our quick guide on where to search and what to look out for.…

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Construction Disputes - New Challenges

October this year will mark my 11th anniversary with Maxim Recruitment. It’s been some journey! During such time I’ve predominantly recruited for Quantity Surveyors and construction disputes staff…

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Aviation Sector Overview

I’ve always felt that major airport projects hold a certain prestige within the construction industry. Expatriate construction professionals have been spoilt for choice on such projects within the International marketplace over recent years.…

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VAT in the UAE: How Will It Affect Construction?

Take a look at how the end to tax-free living in the Middle East will change the UAE construction business – everything from real estate to materials importation…

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Industry News

Aecom will manage construction of Saudi airport

Consulting engineer Aecom has won the contract to provide project management consultancy for Saudi Arabia’s Neom International airport.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 24 March, 05:22

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Russells hit by commercial market freeze

South African-owned contractor Russells saw its turnover collapse from £123m in its 2021 financial year to just £55m in 2022 due to commercial sector clients putting projects on ice.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 24 March, 11:48

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Leeds approves £500m South Bank development

Leeds City Council has approved plans for a £500m mixed-use development in the city’s South Bank regeneration area.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 24 March, 08:24

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Crest Nicholson buys Oxford Brookes' Wheatley Campus

House-builder Crest Nicholson has bought the Wheatley Campus site from Oxford Brookes University.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 24 March, 07:28

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Merchant sales data shows slow start to the year

Sales volumes through Britain’s builders’ merchants were down by 16.6% year-on-year in January 2023.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 24 March, 07:16

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