Spatial Planning and Development - in Industry

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Thank you for your interest in applying for this role.

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

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

Please Note:

We only allow one application for any of our Graduate, Year in Industry or Summer Internships schemes per year. Any subsequent applications will be withdrawn

Shape the future of London through planning, development and transport.

The Year in Industry scheme provides the opportunity to gain real‑world experience in planning and the built environment, building on your university studies and helping you take the next step towards a professional career.

At Transport for London (TfL), we are offering two distinct Year in Industry pathways
, each providing unique experiences. To guide your development, you will be asked to express a preference for one of the following pathways upon application. Placement information has been provided for both pathways to support you in making a decision.

Spatial Planning is at the heart of major planning and investment decisions, we are responsible for helping ensure it stays that way. We are looking for people with big ideas and a passion for planning to help shape the future of the Capital.

Places for London, is TfL's dedicated commercial property company to manage its commercial estate and property development. We play a key role in shaping London. This will be a role focussed on the delivery of housing on TfL's surplus land and commercial development.

£27,029

Dependent on the pathway you choose, you will be based at the locations provided.

Spatial Planning
- Stratford, London, E20 1JN

Places for London
- Victoria, London, SW1

You will be expected to be in the office 4 days a week. With agreement from your manager you may work from home one day per week.

You will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly 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

1 year

You will be at university working towards a minimum of a 2:2 degree in urban planning, geography or another relevant built‑environment/real estate discipline.

Alternatively, for the Places for London Role, you can be completing your Bachelors 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 summer 2027 to be eligible for this scheme. This role is designed for a sandwich year student.

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, you should be aware that TfL will be unable to sponsor you for this role.

6th September 2027

Help shape the future of London through planning, development and transport.

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