Working In Dubai and The Middle East

An Overview of Construction Employment in Dubai and The Middle East

The recruitment consultants at Maxim have a lot of experience finding jobs for quantity surveyors and construction professionals around the world. Frequent assignment locations available include Dubai, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as well as across the Middle East.

As you would expect we are well connected to a large number of long-established construction consultancies and contractors with the Middle East and because of this we can offer job seekers with an appetite for world travel a range of exciting quantity surveying jobs and other construction vacancies across the globe.

If you are interested in working in one of the incredible countries in the Middle East, find out more about popular destinations through the links below. They will give you information on the types of accommodation you will find, along with the cost of living and the culture and leisure facilities available.

Working In Dubai

Working In Abu Dhabi

Working In Oman

Working In Doha

Working In Bahrain

Working In Kuwait

Working In Saudi Arabia

We also have international quantity surveying and construction job vacancies available in the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia. If you are interested in finding out more about working in these regions, click here: Working In Hong Kong and Asia or Working in the UK

Jobseekers

Testimonial

“As a young Quantity Surveyor enthusiast, I was in pursuit of new, exciting projects to be a part of. I was in a constant search to find a project that utilises the latest and advanced construction methods, until I came across Maxim Recruitment. Bhumika, found the perfect project for me where I fit in like a glove. She played a pivotal role in my transition from South Africa to Barbados, in the Caribbean Islands. Despite the time difference among all parties involved, Bhumika showed effective communication and was literally a call away to resolve any uncertainties. With that said, I highly recommend Maxim Recruitment to other vibrant Quantity Surveyors. ”

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Industry News

VDMA updates concrete pump manual

European trade association the VDMA has revised its safety manual for concrete delivery and placing machines.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 11 August, 07:46

Endurance picks Multiplex for London tower

Endurance Land, part of Nan Fung Group, has appointed Multiplex as main contractor for its 36-storey 99 City Road office tower, designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, with structural engineers AKT II, and Arup consulting on MEP and sustainability.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 11 August, 07:39

Kimpton wins City of Liverpool College contract

Kimpton has been awarded the mechanical and electrical engineering contract at The City of Liverpool College following a competitive tender process, aided in part by its hosting a number of students on T-Level placements.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 11 August, 07:30

Len Smith & Son fined over roof fall

Northumberland contractor Len Smith & Son Building Contractors Limited has been fined £20,000 after a bricklayer stepped on to a fragile roof, falling eight feet onto concrete and breaking two vertebrae. HSE found the company had no safe system of work for the activity being undertaken.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 11 August, 07:23

Vinci margins up in UK

The UK division of France's Vinci Construction has reported margins up 3.6% for the year in 2025, on revenues of £2.7bn. Asphalt division Eurovia saw the strongest growth, followed by civil engineers Taylor Woodrow.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 11 August, 07:14