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.
The role
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 are committed to creating a fairer, greener, healthier and more prosperous city.
You will be working in the Planning and Design (P&D) team whose role is to: provide strategic and development management planning advice to teams working across Places for London; engage with boroughs to secure appropriate planning policies and site allocations; lead the planning process and secure permission for our schemes; liaise with all stakeholders on planning matters; and take the lead within Places for London on design, quality and sustainability.
Sustainability
Sustainability is intrinsic to TfL’s work ethos, and we ensure that we operate in a sustainable way to protect and regenerate the natural world.
You will help to implement our Sustainable Development Framework (SDF) and the Mayor’s ‘good growth’ agenda on projects.
What will I be doing?
You will be a Planning and Development Assistant in the Property Development, P&D 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 will 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 will be part of the P&D team, the role will also provide opportunities for you to gain experience of other roles in property development. You will work closely with other parts of TfL, the GLA, local authorities, developers, consultants, and other key stakeholders.
You will make a valuable contribution to exciting and innovative projects in London, helping you to develop your understanding of the planning and the development process.
Our aim is to equip you with a range of skills and experience to supplement your degree studies and help you embark upon your successful career.
Entry requirements
Be in your second or penultimate year at university on track to receive a minimum of a Bachelor 2:2 degree in town/urban planning, urban design, geography or another relevant built environment / real-estate discipline.
Or,
Be in your final year at university completing a Bachelor’s degree, on track to receive a minimum of a 2.2, and seeking to gain experience before starting a Masters / Diploma year in town/urban planning or a related built environment / real estate discipline
You will need to have completed at least two years of university by September 2025 to be eligible for this scheme. This role is designed for a sandwich year student. However, we are also open to students in their final year seeking to gain experience before starting a Masters, as outlined above.
Where can this career take me?
Students who have competed this programme have secured positions as planning consultants in large London real-estate practices. This Year in Industry placement would also be relevant to those seeking built-environment careers in:
- Housebuilding and other development
- Surveying
- Property research and data
- Academia
- Innovation
- Sustainability
- Local Government
- Civil Service
- Political and corporate communications
What do we look for?
Our core values are extremely important to us, and we desire candidates who are:
- Caring about our colleagues, our customers and our work
- Open to each other, to new ideas and to working together
- Adaptable to diverse needs and willing to innovate
Assessment 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.
What we offer
You will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards include:
- 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 & many more