Town Planning Intern

A Town Planning Internship opportunity is available at NHS Property Services in London, offering flexible working arrangements. The internship consists of an initial two-week work experience in summer 2025, followed by part-time work during the academic year. Candidates must be enrolled in an RTPI or RICS accredited degree. The Town Planning team provides specialised advice, supports planning appraisals, and monitors development plans. The organisation values diversity and aims to create an inclusive environment. Successful applicants will receive a competitive salary of £13.85 per hour and can contribute to meaningful projects within the NHS.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Town Planning Internshipto join our team based in London with flexible working.
This will be an initial 2-week work experience with then having completed the work experience to have the opportunity to work part time alongside your course.
(London Living Wage £13.85 per hour)
About the role:
The Town Planning team offer specialist town planning advice for our customers and to 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.
Our internship 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 when required 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 prioritise workloads
Where is the internship located?
Face to face in London office as required, alongside remote working
What are the 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
When will it be, how long will it be for and what days of the week? Options are:
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. By joining NHS Property Services, you become part of a talented, dedicated team of experts who are passionate about supporting the NHS and its people in their vital work.
At NHS Property Services Ltd we celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.
An organisation with a passion
We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. Putting money back into the NHS, raising £150,000 over 3 years for our charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer, supporting colleagues to volunteer within their local communities, and being committed to creating a sustainable working environment on our pledge to become net zero carbon by 2050. We understand that it’s important to feel like the work you do is having a meaningful impact on society, and through our approach to being a responsible business, we make sure that every colleague is given the opportunity to make a difference.
We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.
For full details of the role, please see the attached role profile.We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every applicant.
Best of luck with your application.