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

UK Quantity Surveyor Salary & Market Report 2025 | 2026

It's a candidate driven market, with 93% of employers reporting difficulties in recruiting qualified staff as the competition for experienced Quantity Surveyors (QS) remains fierce, driving remuneration packages upward to combat retention challenges.…

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Why Project Schedulers Are in High Demand Across Canada

Project Schedulers have become indispensable across Canada. Their ability to create clarity, manage timelines and keep cross-functional teams aligned is often the difference between a successful project and one that falls behind so it is important to understand the depth and impact of this role.…

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Construction Claims & Disputes | Qualifications, Memberships and Accreditation

Professionals working as claims consultants, quantum experts, delay analysts, or dispute resolution specialists, typically pursue a combination of academic qualifications, professional memberships, and industry-recognised accreditation.…

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Connecting with Canada’s Construction Elite | Lessons from a Week of Networking, Conferences & Seminars

My business development trip to Toronto was both productive and enjoyable. I forged new relationships, strengthened existing ones, and gained fresh insights into how the Canadian construction industry is evolving from P3 models to collaborative delivery approaches.…

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Choosing Between A Big and Small Consultancy as a Quantity Surveyor

Candidates for quantity surveyor jobs often ask if a large, big-name consultancy or a smaller, specialist firm is better. The answer depends on what you as a QS value most day-to-day and long-term. Here, we look at the pros and cons of big vs small client-side consultancies to help you decide your next move as a Quantity Surveyor.…

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Industry News

GAP hires chief technology officer

GAP Hire Solutions has appointed Gareth McGuinness as chief technology officer.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 18 November, 08:39

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Costain renews EDF deal

Costain has been awarded a £75m five-year contract to continue delivering nuclear services for EDF in the UK.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 18 November, 08:20

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Hill appoints technical director

Hill Group has promoted Matt Wilson to group technical director.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 18 November, 07:44

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Whitbread fast-tracks Vauxhall office conversion

Work has started in double-quick time to convert a vacant London office block into a hotel.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 18 November, 07:40

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ECITB launches qualification for support operatives

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is inviting colleges and training providers in England to deliver a new qualification.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 18 November, 07:38

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