Are you a university student eager to gain hands-on industry experience? Searching for a placement year that will set you apart in your career journey?
At Taylor Wimpey, we’re looking for passionate, motivated undergraduates currently pursuing an RTPI-accredited Planning degree to join our Strategic Land Placement Programme.
This placement offers you the chance to dive deep into the world of Strategic Land & Planning, learning how we identify, evaluate, and secure land for development while gaining valuable insight into the planning processes that shape a FTSE 100 business.
But this is more than just a placement – it’s the start of something bigger. Standout undergraduates may have the opportunity to fast-track onto our graduate programme after completing their degree, putting you on the path to an incredible career with Taylor Wimpey.
What You’ll Do
During your placement, you’ll:
- Learn about strategic land identification, technical assessments, and financial valuation of land.
- Gain insight into securing land opportunities, obtaining planning permissions, and influencing planning allocations.
- Experience other areas of the business to build a strong commercial foundation and broaden your knowledge of the housebuilding industry.
- Work on meaningful projects and tasks that will shape Taylor Wimpey’s future.
What We’re Looking For
To join our programme, you’ll need to be:
- Studying for a degree with RICS or RTPI accreditation (specialising in planning or surveying).
- Able to travel independently to meetings, sites, and client visits.
- A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Eager to learn and passionate about the housebuilding industry.
Why Taylor Wimpey?
Taylor Wimpey is one of the largest residential developers in the UK and a proud FTSE 100 company. We’re dedicated to building homes and communities with sustainability at the heart of what we do.
We’ll support you with industry-leading training and development, helping you achieve your career goals while contributing to meaningful work. If you’re driven and ambitious, we’re here to help you succeed.
Our Benefits Include:
Pension contributions, quality health cover, and share save schemes.
Flexible benefits like additional holiday days, retail discounts, and free Bupa health assessments.
A culture that values diversity and supports everyone to thrive.
This Is Our House – Everyone’s Welcome
At Taylor Wimpey, we’re committed to creating a workplace where differences are understood and valued, and where every employee can do their best work.
Take the first step toward a rewarding career with Taylor Wimpey. Apply now to join our Strategic Land Placement Programme and come build a home at Taylor Wimpey.
