Spatial Planning - in Industry

Join to apply for the Spatial Planning – Year in Industry role at Transport for London
. This sandwich‑year scheme provides a one‑year placement with an additional two weeks, making a 13‑week teaching period.

£25,294

Stratford, London, E20 1JN
. You will be expected to work from the office four days a week, with an optional one‑day remote arrangement in agreement with your manager.

• Free travel on the TfL network for you and a nominee in the same household
• Discounted national rail and Eurostar travel
• Minimum 28 days annual leave (pro‑rated) plus public and bank holidays
• Tax‑efficient cycle‑to‑work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers, among others

1 year and 2 weeks

You should be a university student working towards a minimum 2:2 degree in urban planning, geography, or another relevant built‑environment discipline. You must have completed at least two years of university by summer 2026 to qualify for this sandwich‑year role. You must also have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the scheme;
TfL will not sponsor under the Skilled Worker visa scheme.

7th September 2026

London is an iconic city. With Spatial Planning at the heart of major planning and investment decisions, we help ensure it remains so by shaping future development, integrating land use and transport, and supporting the Mayor’s Good Growth agenda. We develop policies through the London Plan, Opportunity Area Planning Frameworks and Local Plans, and deliver successful major developments by improving the transport system and environment.

You will work at the cutting edge of the relationship between development and transport. You will contribute to exciting and innovative proposals that can be of national significance, gaining a deep understanding of the planning process. Opportunities to become a Spatial Planning Assistant will arise in teams such as Development Management, London Plan & Planning Obligations, and Growth and Master Planning.

Sustainability is central to TfL’s ethos; you will support and implement sustainable development through the Mayor’s Good Growth agenda on projects.

Students completing this programme often secure roles as planning consultants in both public and private sectors, and a Year in Industry placement prepares you for built‑environment careers in:

• Development management
• Property development
• Transport planning
• Policy making
• Regeneration
• Master planning
• Sustainability
• Local Government / Civil Service

Your professional development will be supported through a combination of on‑the‑job experience, an established training programme, mentoring, and networking opportunities.

• Placement manager
  :
  Day‑to‑day support and development
• Scheme sponsor
  :
  Senior manager providing technical and professional advice and line‑management responsibility
• Buddy
  :
  Apprentice or graduate offering support and welcoming you into the organisation
• Development adviser
  :
  Career coaching and progression support

We value candidates who:

• Care about colleagues, customers, and the quality of work
• Embrace new ideas and collaborative working
• Adapt to diverse needs and drive innovation

The process consists of five steps, beginning with an online assessment that must be completed within the allocated time frame. Following successful assessment, an interview centre will take place between December and January. You will receive guidance and deadlines through email.

Phone:  (Mon‑Fri 09:00‑17:30)
Email:
Earl

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process, representing the city we serve. We offer reasonable adjustments for any stage of the application. TfL is a disability‑confident employer and guarantees an interview to disabled candidates meeting the essential criteria.