Cost Consulting

Recruiting Cost Managers and Professional Quantity Surveyors

We offer Quantity Surveyors seeking new job opportunities in the consulting sector a range of career options.  The job seekers registered with Maxim Recruitment have secured employment with some of the UK's leading cost management consultancies, as well as with smaller niche practices and in regional offices close to home.

Career Progression

The role of the Quantity Surveyor has arguably changed more than any other in the building and construction industry over the last few decades. The traditional core services long associated with quantity surveying such as BOQ preparation are still prevalent but additional specialised services relating to procurement, cost management, contract management and contract services are demanded more and more by the contemporary clients that procure cost management and cost consulting related services.

At Maxim, you will receive thorough and well informed advice throughout your professional Quantity Surveying career from an experienced recruitment consultant who is an experienced specialist in the niche area of cost consulting. We can advise you on the best employers to work for - ones  who can assist you with your APC, your career progression,  your work life balance and of course those who pay market leading salaries.

Defining Cost Management

Cost Management includes:

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To discuss your career options with a knowledgeable and experienced consultant, apply for the job most suiting your aspirations or get in touch with the right recruitment consultant in one of our offices to discuss your options further.

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Choosing Between A Big and Small Consultancy as a Quantity Surveyor

Candidates for quantity surveyor jobs often ask if a large, big-name consultancy or a smaller, specialist firm is better. The answer depends on what you as a QS value most day-to-day and long-term. Here, we look at the pros and cons of big vs small client-side consultancies to help you decide your next move as a Quantity Surveyor.…

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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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A UK project trialling recycled concrete fines has been described as a ‘breakthrough’ in sustainable cement innovation.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 14 November, 07:50

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First 80-tonne Sany excavator delivered

Chinese construction machinery manufacturer Sany has sold its first 80-tonne digger in the UK.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 14 November, 07:48

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Plant-hire association invests in simulator

The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has bought a plant simulator to take round schools and colleges.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 14 November, 07:46

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Morgan Sindall starts £29m Appleby Grammar project

Morgan Sindall Construction has broken ground at Appleby Grammar School in Westmorland, Cumbria.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 14 November, 07:45

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