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

Sole trader in the dock for worker’s roof fall

A sole-trader builder has been handed a 280-hour community service order and suspended jail sentence after a subcontractor’s roof fall.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 27 January, 08:01

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Costain to build new M5 junction

Costain has won a £100m contract to build a new junction on the M5 motorway.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 27 January, 07:49

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Southend renews Marlborough Highways term

Marlborough Highways has signed on for at least another seven years of road maintenance work in the Essex coastal town of Southend.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 27 January, 07:43

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Despite Brexit, Brussels is changing your MDF

Formaldehyde restrictions in MDF are set to take effect, even though they don't have to.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 27 January, 07:38

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Civic makes Edinburgh acquisition

Consulting engineering firm Civic Engineers has strengthened its Scottish presence with the takeover of Quattro.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 27 January, 07:36

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