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

UK Quantity Surveyor Salary & Market Report 2025 | 2026

It's a candidate driven market, with 93% of employers reporting difficulties in recruiting qualified staff as the competition for experienced Quantity Surveyors (QS) remains fierce, driving remuneration packages upward to combat retention challenges.…

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Why Project Schedulers Are in High Demand Across Canada

Project Schedulers have become indispensable across Canada. Their ability to create clarity, manage timelines and keep cross-functional teams aligned is often the difference between a successful project and one that falls behind so it is important to understand the depth and impact of this role.…

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Construction Claims & Disputes | Qualifications, Memberships and Accreditation

Professionals working as claims consultants, quantum experts, delay analysts, or dispute resolution specialists, typically pursue a combination of academic qualifications, professional memberships, and industry-recognised accreditation.…

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Connecting with Canada’s Construction Elite | Lessons from a Week of Networking, Conferences & Seminars

My business development trip to Toronto was both productive and enjoyable. I forged new relationships, strengthened existing ones, and gained fresh insights into how the Canadian construction industry is evolving from P3 models to collaborative delivery approaches.…

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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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Industry News

Merit goes into administration

Offsite modular building specialist Merit has gone into administration.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 19 November, 08:14

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United Infrastructure lands £14m Bromsgrove contracts

United Infrastructure has secured two home improvement contracts totalling £14m with Bromsgrove District Housing Trust.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 19 November, 07:53

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Barhale restructures management board

Civil engineering contractor Barhale has reorganised its senior management team.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 19 November, 07:23

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New managing director at Holcim UK

Holcim UK has named Mohamed Alami as managing director of its cement division.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 19 November, 07:22

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Builders ‘speechless’ at automatic approval for housing by stations

House-building planning applications near well-connected train or tram stations will receive a default ‘yes’, the government is promising.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 19 November, 07:19

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