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

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

Former Battersea Power Station CEO brings whistleblowing case

Donagh O’Sullivan is bringing a claim for unfair dismissal and whistleblowing detriment against Battersea Power Station Development Company and four Malaysian executives

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 19 March, 11:08

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Balfour Beatty pleads not guilty in Aldermaston prosecution

Balfour Beatty Group has pleaded not guilty to health and safety offences following a worker fatality at AWE's Aldermaston nuclear site.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 19 March, 08:16

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Sagrada Família has 2,000 tonnes of Derbyshire sandstone

Marshalls has reached a milestone in supplying stone to Barcelona’s Sagrada Família

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 19 March, 08:10

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FIS survey reveals supply chain pressures threatening UK house-building

A new report from the Finishes & Interior Sector (FIS) trade body exposes the need for reform in procurement, payment and contract management practices in the construction industry.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 19 March, 07:47

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Willmott Dixon lands £39m Rochdale college build

Willmott Dixon has been appointed by the Department for Education for a £39m redevelopment of Hopwood Hall College’s Rochdale campus.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 19 March, 07:36

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