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

Living and Working in Canada for QS, Construction, Engineering and Claims Professionals

For UK-based professionals considering relocation, Canada offers a combination of career progression, competitive salaries, and clear immigration pathways. At Maxim Recruitment, we regularly support candidates exploring construction contractor and engineering and cost consultancy roles across the Canadian market.…

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The Magic Formula for Successful Professional Construction Recruitment

We share our magic formula to support both jobseekers and employers for the best outcomes with the investment of time and effort in long-term relationships and how that human approach is strengthened by the careful use of the latest recruitment technology. …

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Professional Construction Talent Acquisition in Competitive Canada

This article outlines how Maxim Recruitment supports Canadian construction employers through long-term recruitment partnerships, rather than reactive hiring. It explains how a combination of sector specialism, market insight and responsive recruitment support from us can helps employers compete for high-quality talent in tight labour markets.…

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Key Career Opportunities in 2026

With over 25 years of experience in UK and international construction recruitment, Maxim Recruitment is well placed to identify where demand is growing, and where construction professionals can successfully transfer their skills into new, rewarding career paths.…

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Clerk of Works FAQ | Simple Answers about being a Clerk of Works

Clerks of Works are in-demand throughout the UK, with many top construction companies actively looking for the right skilled individuals. This article answers many of the common questions about Clerks of Works and to how become one.…

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Industry News

Senior promotions at Barhale

Civil engineering contractor Barhale has given added responsibilities to three of its senior staff.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 22 January, 08:02

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Vistry to develop former Birmingham hospital site

Homes England has signed a building lease with Vistry for the development of 750 homes at the former City Hospital site in Birmingham.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 22 January, 07:44

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Muse brought in for Barrow’s Marina Village

Westmorland & Furness Council has appointed Muse Places as its development partner.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 22 January, 07:42

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Layton becomes CECE president

JCB director Phil Layton is the new president of the Committee for European Construction Equipment.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 22 January, 07:39

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Wates and Mount Anvil to build Southwark homes

The London Borough of Southwark has signed contracts with two developers to build at least 360 new council homes at several sites across the borough.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 22 January, 07:38

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