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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

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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The Hidden Market | Why Top Construction Roles Are Often Filled Before They Reach Job Boards

The best opportunities never appear on job boards. From Senior Quantity Surveyors to Project Directors on flagship infrastructure developments, top construction roles are often filled quietly, through networks, referrals and specialist recruiters.…

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Data-Driven Hiring | Using Market Insights to Set Competitive Salaries

For organisations hiring quantity surveyors, project managers, planners, commercial managers and construction consultants, understanding current salary trends is essential. Using reliable market insights helps employers set competitive offers and reduce hiring delays. …

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The Business Case for Long-Term Recruitment Partnerships

Lets be honest; in many construction businesses, recruitment is reactive. A project wins approval, a team member resigns, or a workload spike suddenly creates an urgent need for additional capability. …

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Salary Or Value | Why Flexibility and Culture are Redefining A Dream Job

For decades, salary was often the defining factor when construction professionals evaluated a job opportunity. While remuneration still matters, it feels like the idea of the “dream job” in 2026 has evolved significantly.…

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Industry News

Ainscough sees profits drop

Accounts filed by Ainscough Crane Hire reveal a substantial fall in profits in what the board called “subdued market conditions".

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 12 March, 08:32

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Work starts at Worksop shopping mall

Main contractor GF Tomlinson has begun work on a £20m redevelopment of a shopping centre in Worksop.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 12 March, 08:01

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Forecasters grow cautious on tender price inflation

Latest developments in the Middle East have made UK construction economists revisit their forecasts.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 12 March, 07:42

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Year ends on a low for builders’ merchants

A disappointing December rounded off a tough trading year in 2025 for the UK’s builders’ merchants.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 12 March, 07:34

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New role for Ricardo director

Consulting engineer WSP has promoted one of the directors of its most recently acquired company.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 12 March, 07:17

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