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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

Blow-up tents speed work at the Royal Bolton

Robertson Construction has installed an innovative inflatable roofing tent system as part of a £38m redevelopment of the Royal Bolton Hospital to make the works safer and faster.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 16 March, 08:29

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Slight growth for Marshalls but profit takes a hit

Building products manufacturer Marshalls saw some slight revenue growth last year for the first times since its 2022 acquisition of Marley.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 16 March, 08:15

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HMRC raised £15bn in six months, construction in firing line

The taxman is targeting construction firms over the employment status of CIS subbies and consultants.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 16 March, 08:00

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Westminster rewrites its construction rules

Westminster City Council has published a revised and updated Code of Construction Practice planning document.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 16 March, 07:35

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RG starts Bristol towers

RG Group is starting construction for Olympian Homes of what will be the tallest tower block in Bristol.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 16 March, 07:33

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