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Maxim Recruitment can offer job seekers access to some of the most exciting and rewarding construction job vacancies in London, South East England, the Midlands and across the UK. Since 2003 we have consistently recruited for many of the most successful building and civil engineering contractors, PQS, cost consultancies, developers, engineering consultancies and claims and dispute consultancies in the UK.

We work with many of the leading UK headquartered construction dispute consultancies with offices around the world.  This allows access from a United Kingdom base, to employers who are working on some of the largest and most complex quantum and delay construction disputes in the world.

Project types we frequently recruit for include major road, rail, water, power, marine, chemical plant and infrastructure contracts as well as building construction, housing, fit out and refurbishment works. 

Insights and Industry News

Maxim Insights

Construction Claims and Disputes Advice

Our "Construction Claims and Disputes" blog category offers a wealth of insights tailored for both employers and jobseekers in the construction claims and disputes sector. Here we show you the highlights.…

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Professional Construction Career Advice

Our "Construction Career Advice" blog category and our Career Advice Section   offer a comprehensive range of articles tailored to jobseekers. To assist readers in navigating this wealth of information, we've organised the content we have created over many years into eight key themes.  …

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What's the difference between a Quantity Surveyor and a Cost Manager?

The terms Cost Manager and Quantity Surveyor are often used interchangeably within the construction industry, and this can become confusing at times. Quantity Surveying (QS) and Cost Management jobs are roles with duties that can overlap, but this does not mean they are the same thing. …

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Creating the Perfect Home Office

Whether you work remotely full-time or just a few days a week, your home office setup can significantly impact productivity, focus, and professionalism. Here’s some tips to create an effective and professional workspace.…

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2025 Annual Salary Guide for UK Construction Claims and Disputes Jobs

We're pleased to have prepared the 5th edition of our highly anticipated salary survey and guide, tailored specifically for construction claims and disputes professionals in the UK.…

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Industry News

Bowmer & Kirkland lands Oxford’s £180m Fabrica scheme

Bowmer & Kirkland has been appointed main contractor for a 180,000 sq ft commercial development in Oxford.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 30 April, 07:21

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United Living wins £250m HyNet carbon capture pipeline deal

United Living Energy has been selected to lay pipelines for the Liverpool Bay carbon capture and storage project.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 30 April, 06:59

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Hydrogen diggers can now drive on the roads

Construction machinery and tractors powered by hydrogen fuel can now drive legally on UK roads for the first time.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 30 April, 06:44

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SBS wins Derbyshire home improvement works

Repair & maintenance contractor Sustainable Building Services (UK) has secured two contracts together worth more than £15m to do up hundreds of homes across Derbyshire.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 30 April, 06:09

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Builders merchants' takings down 2.7% in February

Latest data from the builders’ merchant sector show sales volumes flat in February 2025, compared to 2024, but prices down.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 30 April, 05:52

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