Development management career opportunities
Achieving recognition as a Platinum Authority for 2025 by Planning Resource, one of only 7 in the Country, Telford and Wrekin’s Development Management Team plays a vital role in shaping the future of our borough and improving the lives of residents, businesses and visitors.
Our success is built on strong communication, collaboration and a genuine commitment to support one another.
We work together, achieve together, and celebrate together.
Your Growth. Your Ambition. Your Career.
Staff development sits at the heart of our service. You’ll be supported to learn, grow and build confidence in your chosen career, with access to training, mentoring, accredited CPD and clear routes for progression. Personal achievements are recognised and rewarded, and you’ll gain hands on experience working on some of the most exciting and innovative projects being bought to life across England.
A place where ambition meets opportunity
Telford was designed with innovation in its DNA, and that spirit continues today. , Telford continues to experience significant development and transformation, delivering high-profile planning applications previously known for Europe’s largest Sustainable Urban Extension (SUE), and is preparing for even greater expansion. With new Strategic Land Allocations emerging through our updated Local Plan, this is an exciting time to join a team who will shape, design and influence all aspects of life across our Borough for many generations to come.
Our team take great pride in what we achieve, from neighbourhood –level improvements to regionally significant schemes, all contributing to the Councils shared vision to protect, care and invest to create a better borough. More about our priorities on our council plan and priorities page.
Work experience opportunities
If you are interested in a career in Development Management, whether as a Planner, an Ecologist or a Building Control Surveyor, our team also offer work experience opportunities - Find out more information about how we can introduce you to a career in Development Management.
