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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

Claims & Disputes Professionals | Private Equity or Privately Owned Consultancy?

The construction claims and disputes consultancy market is evolving quickly. While an increasing number of consultancies are now backed by private equity, we are also seeing more independent boutique firms being established by experienced experts and industry professionals. …

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2026 Annual Salary Guide for UK Construction Claims and Disputes Jobs

Our salary survey has become a valuable resource for both employers and candidates, offering insight into salary trends within this specialist field. It is an essential reference for professionals looking to transition into a career in claims and disputes.…

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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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How to write a CV if you’re looking for your first role in Construction Claims and Disputes

Breaking into construction claims and disputes can feel daunting, especially when you’re trying to write a CV without years of “claims consultant” or “delay analyst” job titles behind you. The good news is that many professionals in this sector start out exactly where you are now.…

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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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Industry News

Old Oak seeks £12bn private sector partner

Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) has started the search for a private sector partner for a £12bn, two decade, joint venture to oversee and manage the delivery of the HS2-linked regeneration project.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 29 May, 07:37

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Oregon Timber Frame expands capacity

Barratt Redrow-owned Oregon Timber Frame has completed the final phase of a factory expansion, part of a £25m investment programme, increasing capacity to 5,000 home kits per year.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 29 May, 07:28

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GBR-Price to expand with Barclays support

Rail infrastructure specialist GBR-Price Group has secured funding from Barclays to purchase new premises and support the growth of its operations.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 29 May, 07:17

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Rolls-Royce picks suppliers for SMR programme

Rolls-Royce has appointed Škoda JS and Doosan Enerbility to produce key nuclear island components for its Small Modular Reactor programme.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 29 May, 07:02

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Heidelberg, Kenson, deliver low carbon Redbridge road

Heidelberg Materials UK has worked with Kenson Highways to deliver a lower carbon residential road in the London Borough of Redbridge, using its evoZero cement.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 29 May, 06:50

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