PHP/Laravel Developer

West Midlands

Budget £30K - £40K

 

The Challenge

 

A fast‑growing web design agency in the Midlands needed a PHP/Laravel Developer with strong full‑stack and front‑end capability. They were clear: the right person had to come from a creative agency background, able to handle rapid‑fire project cycles, client‑driven deadlines, and multi‑brand workloads.

The brief was ambitious — and the talent pool was tight.

Our Approach

We worked closely with the agency to refine and sharpen the brief, ensuring it reflected the realities of the market while still protecting the quality bar they needed.

From there, we activated a targeted search strategy focused on:

• Developers with Laravel depth and modern front‑end skills

• Proven experience in agency environments

• Strong portfolios and commercial awareness

• Ability to work across multiple client projects simultaneously

We prioritised speed without compromising on fit.

 

The Outcome

 

Within 2 weeks, we delivered a shortlist of high‑quality candidates, all pre‑screened for technical capability, cultural alignment, and agency‑ready pace.

The agency hired their preferred developer immediately — someone who hit the ground running and is now a key part of their delivery team.

 

Impact

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• Vacancy filled in 14 days

• Zero time wasted on unsuitable CVs

• A developer who matched both the technical brief and the agency mindset

• A client now using us as their go‑to partner for future hires