Frequently Asked Questions
Maxim Recruitment recruits for professional, white-collar construction jobs across the full project lifecycle. Typical roles include quantity surveyors, cost managers, estimators, project managers, project coordinators, planners, delay analysts, claims consultants, engineers, commercial managers, contracts managers, procurement professionals and senior construction management roles in the UK and internationally including in Canada.
You can apply directly for a construction vacancy and register during the application process. Registering your CV helps us match you with suitable permanent roles, including confidential, upcoming or specialist construction jobs that may not be advertised publicly on the website.
Send us your CV or simply Register for Job Alerts
Yes. Maxim Recruitment’s service is free for candidates and jobseekers. Employers engage Maxim Recruitment to help them find suitable construction professionals and pay a recruitment fee. Candidates can apply for jobs, register their CV and speak with a consultant without paying a fee.
Candidates should usually provide an up-to-date CV, relevant qualifications, professional memberships and any project list or portfolio that supports their application (ideally as part of the CV itself). For international roles, right-to-work information, visa status and relocation preferences are useful when discussing suitable construction job opportunities. See our Construction Career Advice.
The construction recruitment process usually starts with a CV submission or job application, followed by a consultant screening call, employer shortlist, interview coordination, offer negotiation and onboarding support. Maxim Recruitment keeps candidates informed throughout the process and will only submit a CV after discussing the role with you first.
- Submit CV or apply for a vacancy (CVs are never sent without permission)
- Initial screening with a Maxim consultant
- Shortlist sent to employer
- Interviews arranged (phone, video, or in person)
- Offer & negotiations
- Onboarding support until you start
No. Maxim Recruitment will not send your CV to an employer without your permission. A consultant will discuss the role, employer, location, salary expectations and your suitability before asking for approval to represent you for that specific construction job opportunity.
Yes. Maxim Recruitment helps construction professionals find permanent jobs overseas and can advise on international markets, relocation considerations, salary expectations, visa sponsorship where applicable and employer requirements. The team regularly supports candidates seeking construction roles in the UK, Canada, Hong Kong, Asia, the Middle East and other global locations.
International demand is often strongest for experienced quantity surveyors, cost managers, project managers, planners, delay analysts, claims consultants, commercial managers, civil engineers and construction dispute professionals. Demand varies by location, but employers consistently value candidates with strong project delivery, commercial, contractual and stakeholder management experience.
Yes. Maxim Recruitment regularly helps quantity surveyors, senior quantity surveyors, cost managers and commercial managers find permanent qs jobs in the UK and internationally, particularly in Canada at the current time. Opportunities are often available with consultancies, contractors, cost management firms, claims consultancies and employers delivering major building, infrastructure and civil engineering projects.
Yes. Maxim Recruitment can advise construction professionals on realistic salary expectations based on role type, seniority, location, sector demand and current employer requirements. Salary guidance is especially useful before applying for jobs, attending interviews, relocating internationally or negotiating a permanent construction job offer. Salary advice is best given once we have received your CV and ideally have spoken with you to understand the experience you have and the level of role you would be most suitable for.
Yes, you can speak to a specialist construction recruiter before applying as it can help you understand which roles genuinely match your experience, salary expectations and career goals. It can also help us both to identify confidential or upcoming construction jobs that may not be advertised online. Ideally you will share your CV with us before an in depth conversation as the CV is usually very helpful for us to understand your experience and which jobs we have are the best match for your experience and preferences.
No. Not all construction jobs are advertised publicly. Some roles are confidential, newly opened or being handled through a targeted search process. Registering your CV or speaking with a Maxim Recruitment consultant can help you access suitable opportunities that may not yet appear on the website.