2026 Industrial Placement - Consulting (Delivery) - London

Company Description
We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. Our expertise spans consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. We operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA’s tagline: "Bringing Ingenuity to Life."

Job Description
Hybrid working – you will spend a minimum of two days per week in the office or on a client site, though the exact schedule varies by role or assignment, up to five days per week on a client site.

Power Your Curiosity at PA
As a placement student, you will dive into a variety of projects and programmes. You may research an upcoming initiative, represent PA to clients, and pursue APM‑certified training, all guided by an expert mentor.

Our People Make a Difference
From complex business transformations to large‑scale infrastructure and engineering projects, every day offers new challenges. You will work across sectors such as Health & Life Sciences, Energy & Utilities, and Defence & Security, and you will have the opportunity to broaden your experience through client‑facing roles, internal development initiatives, and community engagement projects.

The Offer

• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects with talented people
• Flexible working; your work base will be the London Victoria office
• Full‑time, 12‑month placement (July 2026‑July 2027)
• Salary: £27,008

Qualifications

• On track to gain a degree, graduating in 2027 – no specific grade or speciality required
• Adaptable, able to flex thinking and style
• Collaborative, thrives in dynamic teams
• Curious and keen to broaden understanding of the world
• Credible and comfortable working with clients in high‑performance environments
• Driven to succeed and help others achieve the same
• Growth mindset, open to change
• Relationship builder with both clients and peers
• Hungry for new challenges

Apply today by completing our online application. We welcome undergraduate candidates with an industrial placement within their course structure.

Security Clearance
Some UK roles require a UK security clearance. All PA employees undergo background checks and must achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. UK roles may require higher levels of National Security Vetting, which requires at least five years of continuous UK residency. Please ensure you meet the residency requirements before applying. If unsure, review the UK Government’s guidance on security vetting.

Additional Information
Life at PA focuses on enriching peoples’ working lives with unique opportunities for growth and purpose‑led work. PA values inclusion, equality, and diversity. We recruit, retain, and reward people based solely on ability and contribution, without reference to age, background, disability, genetic information or any other protected characteristic.

Adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process are welcomed. Please contact earlycareers@paconsulting.com for assistance.

Employment Type: Full‑time Seniority Level: Entry level Job Function: Consulting Industries: Business Consulting and Services