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.

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

Health & Safety Advisor   

Logistic Manager

Quantity Surveyor

Commercial Manager

Estimator

Bid Manager

Buyer

CAD/Revit/BIM Coordinator / Manager

Design Engineer

Design Manager

 

Active jobs

Electrical Supervisor

City of London
London
Negotiable
Electrical Supervisor Mixed-Use Development London ASAP Start £32.50 per hour | Overtime & Night Work Available An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Supervisor to join a leading National M&E Contractor on a major mixed-use development in London. This is a site-based role with critical responsibility for the safe, compliant, and high-quality delivery of electrical works through to completion.

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.

Electrical Project Manager

East London
London
Negotiable
Our client is seeking an experienced and driven Electrical Project Manager to lead the delivery of electrical packages across commercial, residential, and industrial projects. This role requires strong technical knowledge, leadership capability, and commercial awareness to manage multiple stakeholders while upholding our client's reputation for excellence.

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.

Project Manager

Bristol
Bristol
£60000 - £80000 per annum + Car + Pension + Holiday
We are seeking an experienced Air Conditioning Project Manager with a strong background in hands-on AC installation to oversee the delivery of commercial projects This role is ideal for someone who has progressed from the tools into project management and understands air conditioning systems from design through to installation, commissioning, and handover.

Mechanical Site Manager

Leeds
West Yorkshire
Negotiable
Mechanical Site Manager Leeds Contract 1st Step Solutions are working on behalf a Tier 1 M&E Contractor that have a requirement for an experienced Mechanical Site Manager to join them on a newly secured residential project in Leeds. You must have previous experience working with a Tier 1 M&E Contractor on residential projects, and come from a mechanical background.

Mechanical Supervisor

City of London
London
Negotiable
Mechanical Supervisor SE London Contract 1st Step Solutions are supporting a leading M&E Contractor who are looking for a Mechanical Supervisor to join their team in London working on a commercial project in Central London. We are seeking candidates from a Pipework background with experience in plantrooms.

Meet our Supervision & Technical Team

Andy Brooks

Andy Brooks

Director/Owner
Ralph Preston

Ralph Preston

Director/Owner
Davinia Farr

Davinia Farr

Director/Owner
Anna-Marie Warren

Anna-Marie Warren

Consultant | Construction & Building Services
Lauren Bryan

Lauren Bryan

Consultant – Construction and Building Services
Kerrie Letchford

Kerrie Letchford

Recruitment Administrator
Josh Pigden

Josh Pigden

Technical Sales Consultant

Read our Blogs

09. 03. 2026

Easter 2026 - Timesheets

Due to a reduced payroll window please see our revised timesheet deadlines for the Easter period.
02. 03. 2026

Supporting Future Talent: 1st Step Solutions at Beauchamps School Mock Interviews

At 1st Step Solutions, we are committed to supporting the next generation as they prepare to enter the world of work. At the end of January, we were proud to be invited to take part in the Year 10 Mock Interview Day at Beauchamps High School, with our representative Davinia attending on behalf of the business.
11. 02. 2026

Renewing Our Commitment to The Lighthouse Charity

We are proud to announce the renewal of our annual Company Supporter pledge with The Lighthouse Charity, reaffirming our commitment to supporting the wellbeing of the UK and Ireland construction community.