Higher Education: A Hidden Gem of Opportunity

Higher Education: A Hidden Gem of Opportunity

Increasing student numbers has driven investment in HE facilities, requiring experienced engineers, project managers, and commercial and claims managers

The importance of stability for permanent job seekers

The importance of stability for permanent job seekers

As a permanent sector recruitment consultancy, Maxim are always assessing the stability & continuity of candidates that we speak with. So for those companies wanting to employ on a permanent basis, why is this aspect of your CV so important even if all of your other skills are good enough?

Are Construction Job Adverts Putting Women Off Applying?

Are Construction Job Adverts Putting Women Off Applying?

Which words turn you on and off a job advert? We'd love to make our good results better - 22% of our placements in the last 2 years have been female, compared just 13% women working in the construction industry.

Your Guide to Canada Working Holidays

Your Guide to Canada Working Holidays

Interested in working in Canada? Here’s our guide to the temporary visas available to quantity surveyors, engineers, and other construction professionals

How to Achieve Your Dream Construction Job

How to Achieve Your Dream Construction Job

Doing a job you enjoy is likely to lead to greater success and reward and is also a win for your employer. Perhaps you might want to work in a different construction sector in a similar role, or in an entirely different role utilising valuable transferable skills, or perhaps relocation to a different country might reinvigorate you?

ICES Thames Cruise - 12 July 2018

ICES Thames Cruise - 12 July 2018

Join us as we sponsor our 2nd annual ICES River Thames cruise for a pleasant evening for socialising and networking

The BEST Qualifications to pursue, to specialise in Construction Disputes

The BEST Qualifications to pursue, to specialise in Construction Disputes

Specialists with a technical construction background, such as in Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Planning, Engineering and Construction Management get insights here on which qualifications matter to who

Quantity Surveyors – Could a Career in Bank Monitoring Suit You?

Quantity Surveyors – Could a Career in Bank Monitoring Suit You?

Ready to progress in your career? Find out more this role which works directly with the lender to provide advice and support for a planned development

12 Points to Assess Whether Expert Witness Work is for You

12 Points to Assess Whether Expert Witness Work is for You

Get our 12 step checklist to see if moving into the construction Expert Witness sector is for you – particularly useful for Quantity Surveyors and Planners

Can Construction Be Automated?

Can Construction Be Automated?

Automation is predicted to take 600,000 jobs from the construction industry – construction professionals will need to upskill to remain competitive

Top 5 Reasons Running Your Own Projects at Smaller Contractor is a Good Career Move for Quantity Surveyors

Top 5 Reasons Running Your Own Projects at Smaller Contractor is a Good Career Move for Quantity Surveyors

If you're a QS not currently getting the opportunity to manage your own projects, the growing number of small-medium sized UK contractors might be right for you

How to Become a Quantity Surveyor

How to Become a Quantity Surveyor

The construction industry is responsible for ~10% of all UK employment but they aren’t all bricklayers! Find out how QS manage costs and how you can become one