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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Key Skills to Display as a Clerk of Works to Excel in Your Next Job Interview

As a Clerk of Works, you safeguard quality and represent the client’s interests on site. Here are some practical tips so that you can approach your next Clerk of Works job interview with confidence.…

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Why September is the Perfect Time for a Career Change

For many professionals, September not only signifies the end of summer holidays but also a chance to refocus on personal and career goals. It’s the ideal time to take stock of your career.…

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Infrastructure Projects to Watch in Canada, the UK and Dubai

Here we summarise some of the most interesting new and recently awarded civil engineering, aviation and rail infrastructure projects that are happening in 2025 in Toronto and Vancouver in Canada, in the UK and in Dubai. …

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Unlock Hidden Opportunities | Why Construction Professionals Should Register with Maxim Recruitment

In the world of professional construction, not all opportunities are visible on job boards or company websites. Many of the best roles are filled behind the scenes, through headhunting/talent acquisition. Maxim Recruitment can open doors you didn’t even know existed.…

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Industry News

Merit goes into administration

Offsite modular building specialist Merit has gone into administration.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 19 November, 08:14

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United Infrastructure lands £14m Bromsgrove contracts

United Infrastructure has secured two home improvement contracts totalling £14m with Bromsgrove District Housing Trust.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 19 November, 07:53

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Barhale restructures management board

Civil engineering contractor Barhale has reorganised its senior management team.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 19 November, 07:23

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New managing director at Holcim UK

Holcim UK has named Mohamed Alami as managing director of its cement division.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 19 November, 07:22

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Builders ‘speechless’ at automatic approval for housing by stations

House-building planning applications near well-connected train or tram stations will receive a default ‘yes’, the government is promising.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 19 November, 07:19

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