Key Skills to Display as a Clerk of Works to Excel in Your Next Job Interview

Key Skills to Display as a Clerk of Works to Excel in Your Next Job Interview

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.

Quality Assurance in Civil Engineering Infrastructure in Vancouver, BC

Quality Assurance in Civil Engineering Infrastructure in Vancouver, BC

Why Quality Assurance is different from Quality Control and How to Build Your Specialist Career Within Quality Assurance.

Q & A Meet the Team at Maxim Recruitment

Q & A Meet the Team at Maxim Recruitment

We sat down with our brilliant team to learn more about their roles, what they love about construction recruitment and a few fun facts along the way. 

Exploring Construction Claims in Hong Kong |  A Lucrative Career Path for suitably qualified Engineers and Quantity Surveyors

Exploring Construction Claims in Hong Kong | A Lucrative Career Path for suitably qualified Engineers and Quantity Surveyors

For qualified engineers and quantity surveyors, pursuing a career in construction claims Hong Kong offers a compelling opportunity for professional growth, financial reward and sector influence.

As a Construction Professional, is it Better to Secure Your Own Visa to Work in Canada?

As a Construction Professional, is it Better to Secure Your Own Visa to Work in Canada?

This blog explores a recruiter’s experience of securing a visa to work in Canada and which route may suit construction professionals at different stages of their careers.

Diversity in UK Construction Disputes Consultancies | What Does The Data Tell Us?

Diversity in UK Construction Disputes Consultancies | What Does The Data Tell Us?

As a specialist recruiter in the niche field of construction claims and disputes, I am increasingly asked by candidates about the level of diversity within the consultancies I represent. To provide clearer answers to have on hand when interviewing, I had a close look at the data.

Why September is the Perfect Time for a Career Change

Why September is the Perfect Time for a Career Change

For many professionals, September not only signifies the end of summer holidays but also a chance to refocus on personal and career goals. It’s the ideal time to take stock of your career.

Quantity Surveyor Jobs Part One | Experience, Qualifications and Career Path

Quantity Surveyor Jobs Part One | Experience, Qualifications and Career Path

In today’s construction landscape, understanding what drives a quantity surveyor’s salary is essential for professionals at every stage of their career. Throughout our 3 part series, we examine the factors that shape a quantity surveyor’s salary.

Quantity Surveyor Jobs Part Two | Industry Sector and Project types

Quantity Surveyor Jobs Part Two | Industry Sector and Project types

Salaries for quantity surveyor jobs can vary significantly across the globe, these differences are shaped not just by location, but by the specific construction sector worked in, the complexity and risk of the projects managed and the growing demand in emerging sectors.

Quantity Surveyor Jobs Part Three | Geography and Global Mobility

Quantity Surveyor Jobs Part Three | Geography and Global Mobility

Understanding regional salary differences, international market trends, and visa or accreditation requirements is a valuable consideration when looking where you might most want to work abroad as a QS or Senior QS.

What Makes a Good Construction Claims And Disputes Candidate?

What Makes a Good Construction Claims And Disputes Candidate?

My clients often highlight that the most successful consultants aren’t just those with the sharpest analytical minds—but those who bring positive energy, show emotional intelligence, and can be trusted to represent the company professionally in any setting. In short, people enjoy working with them. And in a relationship-driven industry like this, that makes all the difference.

Can Engineers Become Delay Analysts?

Can Engineers Become Delay Analysts?

So, can engineers be Delay Analysts? This may be an obvious answer to those working in the industry, but having recruited in this industry and reaching out to engineers, the majority don’t even know this role exists or they assume this role could only be completed by planners or by legal professionals.