2026 Industrial Placement – Consulting (Delivery) – London

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Firm: PA Consulting
Location: London, United Kingdom

Benefits: Competitive

Full-time

Company Description

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategy, technology and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers and technologists with deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics and Netherlands. PA is built on the idea that ingenuity leads to a better future.

Job Description

Hybrid working – our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week, with up to 5 days per week on a client site depending on role. The placement is designed for students to learn across full-spectrum delivery: from highly complex business transformation to large‑scale infrastructure and engineering projects. You’ll research projects, deliver findings, visit clients, represent PA, and complete APM‑certified training. You’ll be fully integrated into our Delivery community and have the opportunity to work in sectors such as Health & Life Sciences, Energy & Utilities and Defence & Security.

As a placement student, you’ll be coached and mentored by experts, undertake client‑facing roles on challenging projects and programmes, and gain opportunities to contribute to internal initiatives such as community engagement, thought leadership, and business development.

The Offer

• The opportunity to work on meaningful projects with talented people
• Our office will be the London Victoria location, but we work flexibly within the team
• Full time
• Term: July 2026 – July 2027 (12 months), start date confirmed at offer stage
• Salary: £27,008

Qualifications

• On track to gain a degree – graduating in 2027 (no specific prerequisites or grade requirements)
• Adaptable and able to flex their style and thinking
• Collaborative and works well in dynamic teams
• Curious and wants to broaden their understanding of the world
• Credible and comfortable working with clients in high‑performance environments
• Driven to succeed and help others achieve the same
• Open to change and has a growth mindset
• Relationship builder – both with clients and peers
• Hungry for new challenges

This role is open to undergraduates with an industrial placement within their course structure. We encourage applicants who meet the residency requirements for UK security clearance to apply.

Apply today by completing our online application. All PA employees are required to undergo background checks and achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard; higher levels may be required depending on the role.

Additional information: Life at PA encompasses unique people, growth opportunities and purpose‑led work. Our purpose drives client impact and supports a culture of inclusion, equality and diversity. Adjustments or accommodations for the recruitment process are available – please contact earlycareers@paconsulting.com if needed.

Benefits

• Health and lifestyle perks including private healthcare
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve), with the option to purchase 5 additional days
• Generous pension scheme
• Community and charity involvement opportunities
• Annual performance‑based bonus
• PA share ownership
• Tax‑efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)