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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

Topping out at Cambridge Mill Yard

Railpen, Socius, and lead contractor Morgan Sindall have marked the topping out of MY Central, the main office building at Mill Yard, a £180m mixed use campus in central Cambridge.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 30 March, 07:39

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New Water Smart Growth Board launched

The Future Homes Hub has launched a new cross-sector Water Smart Growth Board (WSGB) to support the delivery of sustainable housing growth through better, more integrated water management across England.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 30 March, 07:26

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McCann keeps the lights on in Hillingdon

McCann has been awarded the street lighting term service contract for the London Borough of Hillingdon, with a total value of up to £18 million.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 30 March, 06:58

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Huws Gray fined £2.2m over worker’s death

The HSE has announced that builders merchants Huws Gray has been fined £2.2m over the death of Paul Coulson, who was crushed in a conveyor.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 27 March, 04:41

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px Group wins carbon capture O&M contract

Teesside’s px Group has won a ‘multimillion pound’ contract to operate and maintain two facilities at the UK’s first commercial-scale carbon capture and storage project. The announcement comes as the wider project, the East Coast Cluster, celebrates £1.5bn in contracts awarded.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 27 March, 03:59

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