Spotlight on Airports: Heathrow

Spotlight on Airports: Heathrow

Heathrow’s third runway is set to become the UK’s next landmark project – see how every discipline has a part to play in this ambitious airport project.

Water Industry Ramping Up for AMP7

Water Industry Ramping Up for AMP7

The upcoming AMP7 period is increasing demand in the South East for QS, commercial managers, project managers & planners with water industry experience.

Making the move from Traditional Planning into Expert Witness Services

Making the move from Traditional Planning into Expert Witness Services

Working in Expert Witness Services and being involved in construction disputes has always been an appealing and lucrative sector to work in for construction professionals, however this sector seems to be growing year on year.

Striking a Balance: Tips for Candidates

Striking a Balance: Tips for Candidates

Employers are looking for more than just technical ability alone, they want a mix of both hard and soft skills. Here’s how to get that across.

Canada’s Ambitious Infrastructure Plans

Canada’s Ambitious Infrastructure Plans

Canada’s recently published Federal Budget spells good news for construction professionals in rail, roads, and utilities sectors as investment soars.

Upcycling – Hong Kong’s Refurbishment Project Boom

Upcycling – Hong Kong’s Refurbishment Project Boom

Refurbishment projects in Hong Kong are a booming market, providing interesting work for civil engineers, quantity surveyors, and project managers.

Making the move from Quantity Surveying into Expert Witness Services

Making the move from Quantity Surveying into Expert Witness Services

Working in Expert Witness services can provide some of the most lucrative salaries and bonuses within the construction industry. For many Quantity Surveyors, making the move into this niche and lucratively paid sector is an appealing prospect.

First Time Movers into Construction Claims & Disputes Roles - Salaries

First Time Movers into Construction Claims & Disputes Roles - Salaries

Moving into a specialist construction claims and disputes role can be a highly rewarding and financially lucrative career decision. It’s most common for candidates to start their career in more traditional construction roles such as Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Planning or Engineering before deciding to specialise in claims and disputes work.

New Quantity Surveyor Opportunities in Montenegro

New Quantity Surveyor Opportunities in Montenegro

If you’re anything like me, you’ll likely know where Montenegro is (roughly), but may not too much else. More importantly than that, you’ll likely have no idea whether this could be a fantastic place to earn your living as a Quantity Surveyor over the coming years.

Construction Disputes - New Challenges

Construction Disputes - New Challenges

October this year will mark my 11th anniversary with Maxim Recruitment. It’s been some journey! During such time I’ve predominantly recruited for Quantity Surveyors and construction disputes staff

Higher Education: A Hidden Gem of Opportunity

Higher Education: A Hidden Gem of Opportunity

Increasing student numbers has driven investment in HE facilities, requiring experienced engineers, project managers, and commercial and claims managers

Hong Kong Universities Raising Their Game

Hong Kong Universities Raising Their Game

HK universities are building new facilities, requiring project directors, senior managers, site inspectors with educational or public facilities experience.