The Company

At The Solution Group, we provide strategic recruitment solutions backed by deep industry knowledge across the construction, engineering, and industrial sectors. We work in close partnership with clients and candidates, ensuring the right placements through sector-specific insight, nationwide reach, and genuine 24/7 support.

Our consultants are true experts within their fields, delivering a seamless and effective recruitment process at every level, from entry-level operatives to senior leadership roles. With us, you’re supported by specialist knowledge, proven experience, and a team committed to excellence.

Our Values

  • Welcome to The Solution Group, where transparency and integrity guide the way we work. We built our business with a straightforward mission: to offer an honest, reliable recruitment service without the unnecessary markups and hidden extras that can frustrate clients.

    We believe in fair value for money, clear communication, and delivering real commitment

  • Our commitment to openness begins from the very first conversation. We firmly believe in providing a comprehensive breakdown of the costs involved in the recruitment process. While others often complicate matters and create confusion, we keep things straightforward and accessible. We're determined to ensure potential clients are not deterred before discussing their requirement

  • Our team, from Directors to Managers, Consultants, and Resourcers, are not only recruitment experts but specialists within their specific sectors. This means the consultants working in Building Envelope won’t be handling Groundworks roles, and the Groundwork specialists won’t be placing Building Envelope staff.

    This level of focus gives us a real advantage: we understand your industry, your roles, and your recruitment needs in detail.

    At The Solution Group, we’re committed to providing a recruitment experience that truly aligns with your sector, your goals, and your values. We simplify the process and offer a clear, transparent service designed around you. Welcome to a recruitment experience redefined

The Solution Group sits under the umbrella of The 22 Group, operating as its dedicated construction and engineering talent arm.

Within The 22 Group, there are several additional specialist companies that cover different areas of hiring, consultancy, and organisational support, allowing clients to access a broader suite of expertise when needed.

  • In 2024, James extended his vision by founding You Recruitment, a sister company specialising in professional services recruitment. Together, the two businesses cover everything from site operatives to senior leadership hires, delivering a complete recruitment solution powered by the same values and expertise.

    Recruitment for us has never been just about numbers, it’s about people, futures, and communities. We invest in sponsorships and local initiatives, supporting grassroots football and local charities. It’s why clients trust us not just to fill roles, but to solve recruitment challenges with lasting impact.

  • The Change is the talent consultancy within The 22 Group, built to transform how organisations attract, understand, and grow their people. Rooted in the belief that every team has a unique ‘talent signature,’ The Change helps leaders identify natural strengths, build high-performing teams, and make confident hiring decisions. Through embedded Talent Partners, real-time market intelligence, and strategic insight, The Change empowers businesses with the tools, data, and expertise usually reserved for in-house talent functions, without the overhead.

  • Today, The Solution Group, headquartered in London’s iconic 22 Bishopsgate, is proud to be one of the UK’s most respected construction recruiters. Our story continues to evolve, but its foundation remains the same: technology-driven recruitment, traditional values, and niche expertise at its core.