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Thank you for your interest in applying for this TfL year in industry placement.

We’d like to remind you that you must ensure you’re eligible for this scheme before applying. Please read through the eligibility criteria below carefully and ensure that you’re eligible before you apply.

This application will also contain a series of questions to establish whether you’re eligible. It’s important you take great care in reading and answering these questions, as we’ll not be able to revert your application if an error is made.

Please note: we only allow one application for any of our schemes per year. Any subsequent applications will be withdrawn.

Planning and Development Assistant – Year in Industry

Location

London (there might be some hybrid working involved depending on a placement)

Duration

1 year

Salary

£21, 824

Start date: September 2023

Job overview

TfL Property Development plays a key role in shaping London. TfL owns a 5,700 acres estate that includes land and properties, with huge potential for creating the homes and jobs the Capital needs. Our landholdings can play a vital role in meeting the Mayor's priorities to build affordable homes and the generation of thriving mixed use places, while generating revenue to re-invest in improving our transport network. We’re committed to creating a fairer, greener, healthier and more prosperous city. To facilitate this, TfL has set up a dedicated commercial property company called TTLP, which TfL Property Development forms a part of.

What will I be doing?

You’ll be a Planning and Development Assistant in the Property Development Planning team; helping realise Mayoral objectives to deliver new homes, affordable housing, high quality place making and income generation through the development of TfL property across the commercial estate. You’ll undertake planning research, appraise potential development sites and opportunities, review planning policy, provide planning advice to colleagues and generally support the progression of development schemes. Whilst you’ll be part of the Planning team, the role will also provide opportunities for you to gain experience of other roles in property development. You’ll work closely with other parts of TfL, the GLA, local authorities, developers, consultants, and other key stakeholders.

You’ll make a valuable contribution to exciting and innovative proposals in London, which are often of national significance, helping you develop your understanding of the planning and the development process.

Where can this career take me?

This one year immersive and stimulating opportunity will provide you with a chance to apply your studies and theory in a real-life situation, understanding the challenges involved in planning and development. You’ll gain an insight into what it’s like to work on development projects from feasibility to planning application stage, which are often exemplar schemes that use best practice and innovative approaches. There will be opportunities to get involved with a broad spectrum of areas, including the design, quality, and sustainability side of things. You’ll experience developing in an ever-changing city, with a wide variety of demands and requirements, giving you both the knowledge and transferrable skills to succeed.

Please note, this role does not lead into a graduate scheme at TfL.

What training and support will you get?

This is a hands-on role; you’ll have the opportunity to work on your own projects and there’s a fair balance between autonomy and support, with a fantastic team on hand to mentor and assist you.

What do we look for?

We’re looking for people who are interested in planning, development and regeneration, and are passionate about making London a better place through sustainable development. If you have drive and motivation, a willingness to learn, and a desire to deliver an excellent service to our stakeholders, then this will be a great opportunity for you.

Entry requirements

You’ll be working towards a minimum of a 2:2 degree in geography, urban planning or other relevant discipline.

You’ll need to have completed at least two years of university by September 2023 to be eligible for this scheme.

You must be 18 years of age by September 2023 to be eligible for this scheme.

Referring to the eligibility criteria in the Job Description, please ensure you have listed all relevant qualifications and grades obtained including expected results and the date of when you expect to receive these by.

Please attach proof of your qualifications (if available) when making an application.

Application process

The application process consists of 5 steps, including online assessments which will need to be completed within an allocated time frame. We highly recommend that you read through this document thoroughly so that you can familiarise yourself with the process. Should you need to speak to anyone within the Recruitment team, then please email the recruitment team at [email protected] or call us on 0203 005 1680 Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 17.00pm (excluding bank holidays).