Work for Maxim

Discover career opportunities at Maxim Recruitment, a leading construction recruitment consultancy dedicated to providing competitive remuneration and growth potential for its employees. We invite passionate candidates to join our team as Resourcers, Recruitment Consultants and Senior Recruitment Consultants.

At Maxim Recruitment, we strive to create a culture that values and encourages growth, so if you're seeking an exciting and rewarding challenge, please get in touch.

One of our highly successful recruitment consultants recently remarked:

"I've worked for Maxim Recruitment for two years now and it was definitely the right career move for me. I love helping applicants find their perfect job and it's amazing to be part of someone's journey towards achieving their career goals".

 Working within the specialist construction recruitment sector the Maxim team work exclusively with many of the big names in the UK and international construction recruitment market.  We build relationships with both small companies and with corporate decision makers and we take pleasure in providing them with premium candidates for interview and employment.

Take a look at our current internal vacancies for Recruitment Consultants. We also welcome speculative applications.

Explore exciting openings for recruitment roles with us in the UK, Hong Kong and in Toronto Canada.

In particular, we are currently recruiting for a Recruitment Consultant to join our team in Leicester. We offer full training and development for career advancement.

Maxim Insights

Hiring Trends | Staying Ahead in the Professional Construction Talent Market

In today's competitive hiring market, simply posting a job ad and waiting for the right applicant to apply won’t cut it. With growing demand, talent shortages, and shifting candidate expectations, construction firms must adapt their recruitment strategies  or risk being left behind.…

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How to Attract Top UK-Based Quantity Surveyors for International Projects

We specialise in helping global firms source the best UK-based talent for overseas opportunities. Here's how to optimise your recruitment strategy and stand out in a busy construction job site marketplace.…

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The Real Cost of a Bad Hire | And How Specialist Recruiters Reduce the Risk

Whilst on the face of it, using a construction recruitment consultancy may seem to increase the cost of recruitment, if you are looking to build a high quality and profitable workforce that meets client needs, a construction recruitment consultancy service is well worth the cost. Lets take a look at this further.…

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What’s the Difference Between a Quantity Surveyor and an Estimator?

At first glance, both Quantity Surveyors and Estimators are concerned with costs. They work with numbers, evaluate drawings and specifications, and aim to ensure that construction projects remain financially viable. However, their involvement in a project's lifecycle—and the purpose of their cost-related work—differs significantly.…

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Working abroad | How international jobs can transform your life and career

Working abroad as a Quantity Surveyor isn’t just a career move — it’s a life-changing experience. Whether you’re drawn to the innovation of Norway, the tax-free rewards of Dubai, the relaxed pace of Barbados, the natural beauty of Canada, or the structured progression in the UK, each destination offers a unique blend of opportunity, growth, and lifestyle.…

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Industry News

Morgan Sindall raises targets as growth keeps coming

Another set of record results from Morgan Sindall has prompted it to raise its sights.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 29 July, 07:13

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Kier signs for Mepal crematorium

Kier has officially signed a contract with East Cambridgeshire District Council to build a new crematorium.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 29 July, 06:43

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Morgan Sindall starts £115m Ardrossan campus

A little later than expected work is now ready to begin on a new community campus in Ardrossan, North Ayrshire

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 29 July, 06:15

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Fears for quarries from landfill tax hike

The government has been warned that its landfill tax reforms could backfire rather badly, with dozens of quarries at risk of being no longer viable and construction costs soaring.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 29 July, 06:10

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Vistry/Kier JV plans South Wokingham development

A joint venture between Vistry and Kier Property has acquired house-building land in Berkshire.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 28 July, 02:37

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