Town Planning

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading team in a dynamic Town Planning Internship based in London. Ideal for students engaged in RTPI/RICS accredited programs, offering initial work experience with the chance to continue part-time. You will support planning appraisals and engage with current projects in a supportive environment focused on diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Currently engaged in an RTPI/RICS accredited degree or due to commence a master’s in Autumn 2025.
• Awareness of the current planning system is desired.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce planning appraisals.
• Assist with development plan monitoring and respond to planning policies.
• Review opportunities for developer contributions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management skills

Self-motivated

Enthusiastic

Education

RTPI/RICS accredited undergraduate or master’s degree

Job description

Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Town Planning Internship to join our team based in London with flexible working. This will be an initial 2-week work experience with the potential to work part-time alongside your course after completion. (London Living Wage £13.85 per hour)

About the role:

The Town Planning team offers specialist town planning advice for our customers and the wider NHS. This includes supporting planning appraisals, applications, protecting NHS rights to our buildings, development plan monitoring, and securing developer contributions for health (S106 / CIL).

Our team is the two-time winner of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) In-House Town Planning Team of the Year in 2022 & 2024.

This placement is ideal for those currently engaged in an RTPI accredited planning-related degree and/or a RICS accredited degree or due to pursue an RTPI or RICS accredited Masters.

Your role will involve the following:

• Preparing and producing planning appraisals
• Development plan monitoring and assisting in responding to emerging planning policies
• Reviewing opportunities to secure developer contributions towards new health infrastructure
• Assisting with technical advice/support
• Supporting senior team members with current projects

What we are looking for:

• A self-motivated, enthusiastic individual with an interest in pursuing a career in a planning-related field
• An awareness of the current planning system
• Excellent communication skills
• Good time management skills and ability to prioritize workloads

Location:

Face-to-face in London office as required, alongside remote working.

Academic requirements:

Successful applicants will be currently engaged in an RTPI/RICS accredited undergraduate or master’s degree or due to commence an RTPI/RICS accredited master’s degree in Autumn 2025.

Timing and duration:

• Initial two-week work experience in our London office in summer 2025
• One/two days per week for 6/12 months (in London office) from September 2025
• University holidays, two weeks full-time placement in January/February 2026

We believe in hiring for attitude and training for skills.

About NHS Property Services:

By joining NHS Property Services, you become part of a talented, dedicated team passionate about supporting the NHS. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfill their potential.

We are an organization with a passion for giving back, supporting our charity partner Lives vs Cancer, encouraging volunteering, and aiming to become net zero carbon by 2050.

For full details of the role, please see the attached role profile. We encourage all applicants to apply promptly, as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to every applicant. Best of luck with your application.