Dubai & Middle East

Some of the world’s most exciting construction job vacancies are available in Dubai and other locations in the Middle East. Quantity Surveyors, Engineers, Project Managers, Planners and a variety of other construction professionals are needed for site and head office roles in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia.

Massive civil engineering infrastructure works are ongoing including major rail, bridge, road, tunnel, and water projects. Building construction, property and fit out professionals will also find some of the world’s most complex and fast track projects to work on.

Insights and Industry News

Maxim Insights

The 6 Signs It Might Be Time for a Career Move

Not everyone who changes jobs is actively looking for one. Sometimes, the thought of moving starts much earlier, perhaps as a feeling that your current role isn't quite delivering what it used to, or that you've stopped progressing.…

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What Makes a Construction Professional Stay? The Factors Employers Often Overlook

Recruitment doesn't start when someone hands in their notice.  For employers, understanding why good people stay can be just as valuable as understanding why they leave. So what actually makes them stay with an employer for five, ten or even twenty years?…

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Top Reasons Why Claims and Disputes Candidates Get Rejected

The construction claims and disputes market is highly specialised. Although demand remains strong for experienced quantum, delay and claims professionals, securing a role with a leading consultancy is not always straightforward.…

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Why Strong Claims and Disputes Candidates Withdraw from Interview Processes?

Understanding why good candidates disengage can help employers improve their recruitment approach and reduce the risk of losing people they would otherwise want to hire.…

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How can ICWCI Membership help your Clerk of Works career?

ICWCI membership is one way to show that your experience is recognised by the professional body for your specialism. It can support your credibility, strengthen your CV and help you understand your next step in the profession.…

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Industry News

Chadwicks expands in Northern Ireland

Chadwicks Group has opened a new The Panelling Centre and Sitetech branch in Belfast, its first in Northern Ireland.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 1 September, 07:49

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Tilbury Douglas completes Wirral hospital upgrade

Tilbury Douglas has completed construction of Arrowe Park Hospital’s Urgent & Emergency Care Upgrade Programme on behalf of Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 1 September, 07:42

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Revenue, cash flow, rise at Etex

Belgian-headquartered global building materials supplier Etex has reported revenue up 4.9% and cash flow up 8.8% in the first half of 2026. Many global markets performed well, but France and the UK faced challenges.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 1 September, 07:36

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Data centre proposed for Greenock ex-IBM site

Slate Island Developments Ltd is seeking planning permission from Inverclyde Council to turn a former IBM site into a data centre.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 1 September, 07:12

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NatureScot consults on biodiversity metric

NatureScot has opened a public consultation on the development of the Scottish Planning Biodiversity Metric, which will be used to demonstrate projects meet biodiversity net gain requirements.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 1 September, 07:03

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