United Kingdom

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

Exploring Construction Claims in Hong Kong | A Lucrative Career Path for suitably qualified Engineers and Quantity Surveyors

For qualified engineers and quantity surveyors, pursuing a career in construction claims Hong Kong offers a compelling opportunity for professional growth, financial reward and sector influence.…

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The Client Side Quantity Surveyor’s Critical Role on Integrated Resorts in Macau

The 10-year licenses for operating a casino within integrated resorts in Macau were awarded to 6 concessionaries back in 2022. Covid delayed the following construction phase, however 2025 will see a shift in momentum as operators start to award major design and construction contracts and start to scramble for precious resources and talent.…

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An Update on Infrastructure Developments in Malaysia

The economic and construction outlook is optimistic in Malaysia and here Richard looks at 3 major rail infrastructure development programs in the planning which should keep construction engineers, project managers, planning engineers and rail system engineers busy for the next 10 years.…

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2024 is an Exciting Year for Hong Kong’s Rail, Road and Building Infrastructure

Tower cranes and road traffic cones remain ubiquitous on the streets and skyline of Hong Kong as this unique place continues unabated to build. Civil Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Construction Managers and Planners will be in demand and busy in jobs for decades to come.  …

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Is Recruitment in the Hong Kong Construction Industry Sustainable?

This week Richard attended the Hong Kong Construction Industry Council’s Global Construction Sustainability Forum and Exhibition where he discussed the forecasted volume of work planned for the coming years and the critical shortage of manpower faced by the construction industry.…

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Industry News

Grab hire firm fined £10,000 after employee struck by falling bucket

A Manchester plant hire company has been fined after a mechanic suffered life-changing injuries when an excavator bucket fell on him.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 5 February, 08:39

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Robertson puts in new social housing board

Robertson Partnership Homes has a new board of directors to lead its development of affordable housing across Scotland.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 5 February, 08:26

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Trade still flat for builders’ merchants

Builders’ merchants takings across Britain were down 0.4% in November 2025 year-on-year.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 5 February, 08:10

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RICS Monitor indicates recovery will be slow

UK construction activity remains subdued as forward indicators signal gradual recovery, according to the latest RICS UK Construction Monitor.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 5 February, 08:00

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Caddick starts Bradford later living scheme

Building work is under way on a £20.7m development of retirement flats in Bradford.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 5 February, 07:54

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