Planning and Development Year in Industry

Overview

Planning and Development Year in Industry (047945)

Planning and Development - Year in Industry

Organisation

HR Director

Job

Position Type - Full Time

Location

Victoria, London

Duration

1 year

Start date

7 September 2026

What we offer

• Free travel on the TfL network for you and a nominee who lives in the same household
• Discounted national rail and Eurostar travel
• Minimum 28 days annual leave (pro rata dependent on role) plus public and bank holidays
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers and many more

Entry requirements

You will be at university working towards a minimum of a Bachelor 2:2 degree in urban planning, geography or another relevant built environment / real-estate discipline. Alternatively, you can be completing your Bachelor's degree and seeking to gain experience before you start a Masters / Diploma year.

You will need to have completed at least two years of university by September 2026 to be eligible for this scheme. Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of this scheme. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa scheme. If you do not have the right to work in the UK or only have a right to work here for a limited time, TfL will be unable to sponsor you for this role.

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Job overview

You will be working for Places for London, a dedicated commercial property company set up by TfL to manage its commercial estate and property development. It plays a key role in shaping London. TfL owns a 5,700 acres estate that includes land and properties, with potential to create homes and jobs. Our landholdings aim to support Mayor's priorities to build affordable homes and thriving places, while generating revenue to reinvest in the transport network. We are committed to a fairer, greener, healthier and more prosperous city.

You will work in the Planning and Design (P&D) team whose role is to provide strategic and development management planning advice, engage with boroughs to secure appropriate planning policies and site allocations, lead the planning process and secure permission for schemes, liaise with stakeholders on planning matters, and ensure Places for London delivers great design, quality and sustainability.

What will I be doing?

• Be a Planning and Development Assistant in the Property Development, P&D team; help realise Mayoral objectives to deliver new homes, affordable housing, high quality placemaking and income generation through TfL property development
• Undertake planning research, appraise development sites and opportunities, review planning policy, provide planning advice to colleagues and support progression of development schemes
• Gain experience across TfL, the GLA, local authorities, developers, consultants and other stakeholders
• Contribute to exciting projects in London and develop understanding of planning and development processes
• Develop skills and experience to support your degree studies and future career

Sustainability

We integrate sustainability into TfL's ethos and operate to protect and regenerate the natural world. You will help implement our Sustainable Development Framework (SDF) and the Mayor's good growth agenda on projects.

Where can this take me?

Past participants have progressed to planning consultancy roles in large London real-estate practices. The placement is relevant to built-environment careers in housebuilding, surveying, property research and data, sustainability, local government, and related fields.

Training and support

Our teams will support your development through on-the-job experience, training, mentoring and networking. You will receive one-to-one guidance from:

• Placement manager: day-to-day management and development support
• Scheme sponsor: senior manager, technical and professional adviser, line management
• Buddy: peer support to help you feel welcomed
• Development adviser: career coaching and progression support

What do we look for?

We value candidates who are Caring, Open and Adaptable. Our core values guide recruitment.

Application process

• The process consists of 5 steps, including online assessments with deadlines. Please read the process carefully.
• Upload copies of qualification certificates if available; if not, provide them later. If you are due to sit final exams or need replacements, provide them later.
• You will receive information and guidance at each assessment stage and have 1 week to complete online assessments.
• Assessment centres for graduate and intern roles may take place December-January; dates may vary and be in-person or virtual depending on role.

Inclusive recruitment

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet essential criteria. In high-volume campaigns, we use Disability Confident guidelines and encourage reasonable adjustments. Please inform us of any reasonable adjustments you require.

Contact us

Phone: (Mon-Fri 09:00-17:30)