Operations Manager / Director
Project Manager / Director
Project Engineer
Site / Construction Manager
HSQE Manager
Commissioning Manager
QA Supervisor / Manager
Site Supervisor
LV/HV Authorised Person
Commissioning Engineer
Supervision and Technical
With expertise in temporary, permanent, and contract recruitment, we cater to a wide range of roles essential for project success from pre-construction through to handover. Our team is committed to bridging the gap between talent and opportunities, in the continually evolving landscape of the built environment.
We have specialist consultants recruiting a range of roles as below.
Health & Safety Advisor
Logistic Manager
Quantity Surveyor
Commercial Manager
Estimator
Bid Manager
Buyer
CAD/Revit/BIM Coordinator / Manager
Design Engineer
Design Manager
Active jobs
Mechanical Estimator
Northampton
Northamptonshire
Negotiable
* Prepare detailed mechanical estimates for M&E projects, typically valued between £500k and £20m+
* Analyse tender documentation, specifications, and drawings to build accurate cost models
* Collaborate with internal design, pre-construction, and operational teams to evaluate solutions
* Source accurate costs from suppliers and subcontractors through clear, timely communication
* Attend pre-tender and post-tender meetings with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners
* Assist with design
Mechanical Estimator
Northampton
Northamptonshire
Negotiable
* Prepare detailed mechanical estimates for M&E projects, typically valued between £500k and £20m+
* Analyse tender documentation, specifications, and drawings to build accurate cost models
* Collaborate with internal design, pre-construction, and operational teams to evaluate solutions
* Source accurate costs from suppliers and subcontractors through clear, timely communication
* Attend pre-tender and post-tender meetings with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners
* Assist with design
Electrical Project Manager
Thetford
Norfolk
Negotiable
Electrical Project Manager
Thetford
2 Year Contract
1st Step Solutions are supporting a well established Tier 1 M&E Contractor who have an opportunity for an Electrical Project Manager to be based on a new commercial project in Thetford.
Mechanical Estimator
Northampton
Northamptonshire
Negotiable
* Prepare detailed mechanical estimates for M&E projects, typically valued between £500k and £20m+
* Analyse tender documentation, specifications, and drawings to build accurate cost models
* Collaborate with internal design, pre-construction, and operational teams to evaluate solutions
* Source accurate costs from suppliers and subcontractors through clear, timely communication
* Attend pre-tender and post-tender meetings with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners
* Assist with design
Mechanical Design Engineer
Witham
Essex
£75000.00 - £80000.00 per annum
Seeking a talented and motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join our clients in-house design team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing cost-effective and technically robust mechanical design solutions based on Stage 3 design information. You will work closely with their internal electrical and CAD teams to produce fully co-ordinated designs ready for construction.
Contracts Manager
London
London
Negotiable
We are currently seeking a highly experienced Contracts Manager to oversee and manage multiple Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) projects from tender through to final account. The successful candidate will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Witham
Essex
£75000.00 - £80000.00 per annum
Seeking a talented and motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join our clients in-house design team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing cost-effective and technically robust mechanical design solutions based on Stage 3 design information. You will work closely with their internal electrical and CAD teams to produce fully co-ordinated designs ready for construction.
Contracts Manager
London
London
Negotiable
We are currently seeking a highly experienced Contracts Manager to oversee and manage multiple Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) projects from tender through to final account. The successful candidate will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Meet our Supervision & Technical Team
Andy Brooks
Director/Owner
Ralph Preston
Director/Owner
Davinia Farr
Director/Owner
Anna-Marie Warren
Consultant | Construction & Building Services
Lauren Bryan
Consultant – Construction and Building Services
Kerrie Letchford
Recruitment Administrator
Josh Pigden
Technical Sales Consultant
Read our Blogs
20. 05. 2022
Macmillan Mighty Hike 2022
On Friday 13th May 2022, Hayley and Davinia excitedly set off up to Norfolk to take part in the first Mighty Hike from Cromer to Blakeney.
Little did they know what was ahead of them the following day!! The day didn’t start well with them nearly missing their train as they were trying to board a steam train, meaning it was time for a quick warm-up sprint to the correct train to arrive on time. Upon arrival, along with 1,998 others, they set off on their way.
This is the first event to be held in Norfolk and is due to raise a staggering £1.1 million for Macmillan Cancer Support.
15. 02. 2021
1st Step are APSCo Approved
We are pleased to announce that we are now an APSCo approved recruitment agency. APSCo (The Association of Professional Staffing Companies) is the only membership body dedicated to representing excellence in the professional recruitment industry.
04. 10. 2019
London Stansted | Authorised Signatory
1st Step Solutions have taken a major step forward in our quest to become one of the leading aviation construction workforce suppliers in the UK by becoming approved airside signatories at Stansted Airport.
This means that we can support your business across the airport sector with a security-cleared construction workforce from Labourers to Project Managers.