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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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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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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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Industry News

Strike starts at Crane BS&U

Members of the GMB union at Crane BS&U, part of the Process Flow Technologies division of US-owned Crane Co, have started strike action in Hitchin.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 11 May, 12:07

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Fox buys DSD, Moore

Construction materials distribution and construction services business Fox Group has acquired surfacing specialist DSD Construction and concrete supplier Moore Readymix, backed by investor Stellex Capital Management ,who say they are aiming to build a circular economy business.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 11 May, 11:26

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Epiroc tunnels in Himalayas

Epiroc has supplied mechanised rock excavation equipment for parts of a job in Shimla, India, where drill and blast was not suitable.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 11 May, 07:30

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Hillhead 2026: What’s new at this year’s show?

From 23-25 June, Hillhead Quarry, will once again host the world’s largest and most iconic quarrying, construction, and recycling exhibition!

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 11 May, 07:00

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Asbestos apprenticeships streamlined

The Asbestos Testing and Consultancy Association, ATaC, has joined with apprenticeships provider Tiro to launch two revised asbestos programmes.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 11 May, 06:56

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