1st Select

1st Select is a specialist recruitment company in the built environment, established in 2016 and headquartered in Leeds. The company provides both temporary and permanent recruitment solutions, working with a team of proactive consultants who possess extensive industry knowledge and strong ethical values. 1st Select operates a vast multi-sector database and recruits throughout the UK, offering tailored solutions to meet specific client needs through contingency and head-hunting approaches for permanent roles, alongside a large database for temporary recruitment.

The company specialises in technical recruitment across the built environment sector, with particular expertise in surveying and architectural disciplines. 1st Select recruits for roles including Building Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors, Architects, DEA assessors, Condition Surveyors, Fire Risk Assessors, Facilities Management professionals, Asset verification surveyors in mechanical and electrical and fabric specialisms, and CAD Technicians. The consultants are experts in their markets and deliver specialist knowledge accumulated through dedicated focus on technical recruitment within this sector.

1st Select works with both SMEs and major construction companies, serving clients and candidates at all levels throughout the UK. The company differentiates itself through transparent service, clear communication throughout the recruitment process, and a progressive approach that keeps it ahead of the market. With long-standing client relationships spanning many years, 1st Select is recognised for professional yet friendly service, prompt responsiveness, and exceptional support to both employers and job seekers seeking roles in the built environment.