Planning and Development Year in Industry 2024

  • Transport for London
  • London, Westminster

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.

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  • GMFJ Reference
    241555
  • Wages
    £21,824 p/a
  • Hours
    35.00 per week
  • Date Posted
    27/10/2023
  • Start Date
    09/09/2024
  • Approx. Duration
    1 year

  • Location
    London
  • Status
    Now Taking Applications
  • Sector
    Engineering
  • Opportunity Type
    Other Employment Opportunity
  • Employer
    Transport for London

Description

Salary - £21,824 pro rata

Location - Victoria, London. 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.



Job overview

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.


TfL owns a 5,700 acres estate that includes land and properties, with huge potential for creating the homes and jobs the Capital needs. Their 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 the transport network. TfL 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 their schemes; liaise with all stakeholders on planning matters; and take the lead within Places for London on design, quality and sustainability.



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.


The 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.



What TfL offer

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
  • 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


Please Note: TfL only allow one application for any of their Graduate or internship schemes per year. Any subsequent applications will be withdrawn.

For more information about this vacancy please contact GetMyFirstJob Recruitment on opportunities@getmyfirstjob.co.uk (Ref ID: 241555)

Company website : https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/graduates?intcmp=66467

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


You will need to have completed at least two years of university by September 2024 to be eligible for this scheme

TfL's award-winning teams will support your ongoing development, through a wide range of on-the-job practical experience. They will support your professional development through a combination of training, mentoring, and networking.


You'll also receive one-to-one guidance throughout the programme from your:

  • Placement manager: Responsible for your day-to-day management and support
  • Scheme sponsor: A senior manager who acts as a technical and professional adviser and has line manager responsibility
  • Buddy: Usually, an apprentice or graduate who gives support to you and ensure that you feel welcomed in the organisation

TfL's core values are extremely important, and they desire candidates who are:

  • Caring about colleagues, customers and work
  • Open to each other, to new ideas and to working together
  • Adaptable to diverse needs and willing to innovate

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

"The best thing was the ability to gain on-the-job experience and a degree at the same time. I had the option of going to university, however this opportunity was a no-brainer. Avoiding the fees and getting a degree – who would turn that down?"

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