Is Education the Key to Shrinking the UK Skills Shortage?

Is Education the Key to Shrinking the UK Skills Shortage?

With calls for construction GSCE's and A Levels and schemes like Open Doors how do you feel we attract more of future generations into construction?

Top Tips for SME Construction Company Growth & Recruitment

Top Tips for SME Construction Company Growth & Recruitment

“Growth Through Local Enablers and Drivers” event gave construction industry advice to SME’s with professionals from Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire regions

Salary Report 2015Q4: Engineers in the Middle East

Salary Report 2015Q4: Engineers in the Middle East

There are numerous engineering job titles in the construction industry There are also many different geographical locations across the GCC to consider. So let’s take a look at the top 5 current most sought after production & engineering type roles in the Middle East:

Salary Report 2015Q4: Engineers in Hong Kong

Salary Report 2015Q4: Engineers in Hong Kong

Keen to know what engineers of all stripes are making in Hong Kong and Macau? We've got them covered: Structural Engineers, Building Services Engineers, Planning Engineers, Safety Engineers, Project Managers

Salary Report 2015Q4: Construction Claims / Dispute in UK

Salary Report 2015Q4: Construction Claims / Dispute in UK

Find out what construction claims and dispute professionals are earning in the UK - everything from what is most in demand to how bonus payments work

Salary Report 2015Q4: Quantity Surveyors in Hong Kong

Salary Report 2015Q4: Quantity Surveyors in Hong Kong

Get the facts on what typical salaries are for QS and Commercial Managers are in Hong Kong - everything from how they compare to the UK to what can drive up or down your earning power.

Salary Report 2015Q4: Quantity Surveyors in UK

Salary Report 2015Q4: Quantity Surveyors in UK

Get the facts on what typical salaries are for QS and Commercial Managers are in the United Kingdom - everything from how London compares to other areas to whether the best salaries are client side or in construction contracting.

Contingency vs. Retained Recruitment

Contingency vs. Retained Recruitment

The battle for talent rages across the UK, creating skills shortages far and wide – and recruitment winners and losers. There are basically two methods we can use to recruit you a winning construction team; “contingency” and “retained”. Read on to find out which one is right for you.

UK Construction Industry Failing to Keep Skilled Workers?

UK Construction Industry Failing to Keep Skilled Workers?

Reports suggested that since 2008 about 400,000 jobs in the industry had been lost because of the recession. But with the UK construction and infrastructure industries on a high with many big projects underway or planned, the UK is regaining its attraction.

UK Construction: Where Has All the Talent Gone?

UK Construction: Where Has All the Talent Gone?

Things are looking up for the UK construction industry but during the last downturn fewer new skilled professionals came into the business and experienced staff went abroad. We take a look at the causes and solutions going forward.

A Year in UK Construction Recruitment

A Year in UK Construction Recruitment

As of May 2015 I will have completed my first full year with Maxim Recruitment. I've been mainly recruiting Quantity Surveyors, Claims professionals, and Planning staff in the busy U.K construction market. Time has flown by, and this can largely be attributed to the fact it's been a busy, successful, and enjoyable year!

Our Top Ten Global Construction Apprenticeships

Our Top Ten Global Construction Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship and graduate schemes are on the up. All of the large international construction corporations offer ‘get paid to learn’ schemes of one kind or another. Many offer several tiers from initial school leaver programs to intermediate and higher level schemes leading to professional qualifications. Most of the programs include some study with a local college or university. And many of the companies also offer help for those at the higher levels to obtain qualifications that will be recognised by professional bodies.