Full Stack Application Developer

Role Overview

Savills is looking for an experienced, self-motivated Full Stack Application Developer to join our growing tech capability in the planning division. The successful applicant should also have a strong understanding of agentic Python frameworks to deliver AI capabilities into the apps they build.

You will be a core contributor to a suite of internal tools that help our people work smarter and make better decisions. Working in an agile, cross-functional team, you will own features end-to-end - from scoping requirements with business stakeholders through to production deployment - across both Python/FastAPI back ends and React/TypeScript front ends.

This is a hands-on engineering role that requires strong team collaboration. You will have the autonomy to shape technical direction while working within a supportive team that values test-driven development, code quality and continuous improvement.

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About the Division

Savills Planning Consultancy is a leading UK planning advisory team, helping clients navigate the complex planning system to secure commercially viable development outcomes. The consultancy provides end‑to‑end services, including planning strategy, applications, appeals, policy advice and stakeholder engagement, alongside expertise in areas such as urban design, heritage, sustainability and infrastructure.

With a team of around 350 professionals across 23 UK offices, Savills is one of the largest planning consultancies in the country, combining national reach with strong local knowledge.

Overall, the team delivers integrated, commercially focused advice to unlock development potential, reduce risk and support sustainable, policy‑compliant projects.

Planning is fundamentally about people and places, and at Savills, our expertise is enhanced by our Insight & Data team. We combine innovative thinking and robust coding practices to turn sophisticated datasets into high-value insights and workflows, empowering our planners and shaping the future of the built environment

What we offer you:

• Career and Professional Development

• 25 Days Annual Leave

• Life Assurance

• Private Medical Scheme

• Virtual GP

• Global Mobility Scheme

• Rewards Platform

• Company Pension Scheme

• Enhanced Incremental Annual Leave

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