Industrial Placement Consulting (Strategy and Economics)

PA Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Greater London is offering an Industrial Placement in Strategy and Economics for undergraduates. This unique opportunity will immerse you in real-world business challenges, providing the chance to collaborate with experts and develop solutions that matter. Candidates should be driven, curious, and adaptable, aiming to thrive in dynamic environments. The role includes valuable coaching and a yearly salary of £27,008, with the opportunity to transition into a graduate role after your studies.

Benefits

Health and lifestyle perks

25 days annual leave

Generous company pension scheme

Annual performance-based bonus

Qualifications

• Must have an industrial placement within their course structure.
• Adaptable and able to flex their style and thinking.
• Driven to succeed and help others achieve the same.

Responsibilities

• Assist in solving complex business challenges across various sectors.
• Collaborate with consulting teams to develop strategic recommendations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Curiosity

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Growth mindset

Flexibility

Education

Currently pursuing a degree

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Google Suite

Data Visualization

Tableau

Job description

2026 Industrial Placement Consulting (Strategy & Economics) London PA Consulting

Power Your Curiosity at PA

Joining us as an intern is the next step in starting your career. Whether you’re coming from a specialist background or from an unrelated subject we want you to be bold, stay curious and dive into the opportunities we have to offer.

Our People Make a Difference

Our Strategy and Economics intern opportunity will get you to the heart of solving some of our clients’ toughest problems. PA’s Strategy and Economics capability has a strong record of working with C‑level leaders in major private and public sector organisations, directly addressing their biggest business and strategic challenges. As a key member of our team you will collaborate with consulting teams and senior leaders across various industries to develop and execute strategies that create value, enhance competitiveness and foster long‑term business stability. Whether it’s crafting growth plans, advising on capital allocation or conducting economic and market analysis you’ll прошаи help clients navigate complex landscapes and seize new opportunities.

You will lead in the development and execution of the latest strategic thinking and have a thirst for fact‑based analysis and problem solving. Supported by a team of experts you will contribute to the success of our clients by integrating growth strategies and investment insights, creating lasting impact on their organisations.

During your months on Industrial Placement at PA you’ll learn some of what it takes to be a top‑notch consultant. Ака you’ll be coached and guided by experts and have countless opportunities to broaden your experience on challenging projects and programmes. Whatever you work on you’ll be part of the team and free to build your networks both here at PA and far beyond.

The Offeravae

• Operate at the leading edge of consulting, working at the intersection of strategy and investment advisory
• Gain invaluable experience by solving complex business challenges across a wide range of sectors (Consumer and Manufacturing; Health and Life Sciences; Energy and Utilities; Transport; Financial Services; Defence and Security; and Public Sector)
• Support training and coaching to give you the best experience in entering and exceeding in رئيس, the working world, and in-continuation of your studies
• Complete the year successfully and you can expect to be fast‑tracked through the graduate recruitment process when you finish your studies
• If you are offered a graduate role following your placement with us you will join our 18‑month Graduate Development scheme, rotating through three of our capability teams to gain diverse skills and experiences that will serve as the foundation for your consulting career. Available rotations include Asset Management; Economics & Investment Strategy; Systems Insights & Solutions; Growth Strategy and Risk & Regulation. Rotations will be assigned based on both business needs and your preferences
• We work flexibly at PA but your work base will be our London Victoria office
• This role will start in July 2026 and be for 12 months; exact dates will be confirmed at offer stage
• Salary: £27,008 per annum

• You’ll be on track to gain a degree; we have no specific prerequisites in terms of degree grade or specialism
• Adaptable and able to flex their style and thinking
• Collaborative and work at their best in dynamic teams to solve cross‑industry problems
• Curious and want to broaden their understanding of complex ecosystems, global markets, economic trends and strategic innovation
• Credible and comfortable working with clients in high‑performance environments
• Driven to succeed and help others achieve the same
• Willing to embrace new challenges and adopt a growth mindset
• Relationship builders with both clients and peers
• Hungry for new challenges and eager to learn in a fast‑paced environment

This role is open to undergraduates with an industrial placement within their course structure. If you intend to return to university after the internship to complete an MSc you will also be eligible for this position.

We know the tsohle‑gap and somewhat need to tick every box; we get that هدف that can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates so please don’t hesitate to apply – we’d love to hear from you.

Life At PA encompasses our peoples experience at PA. It’s about how we enrich peoples working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose‑led meaningful work.

Our песни guides how we work with our clients and our teams and support our communities to deliver insight and impact, solving the world’s most complex challenges. We’re focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self.

Find out more about Life at PA here.

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well‑being of our people. If you join us full‑time in a permanent role, check out some of our extensive benefits:

• Health and lifestyle perks accompanied by private healthcare
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half‑day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days
• Generous company pension scheme
• Opportunity to get involved with community and charity‑based initiatives
• Annual performance‑based bonus
• PA share ownership
• Tax‑efficient benefits (cycle‑to‑work give‑as‑you‑earn)

We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without referencevetica to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political belief, veteran status, or any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from under‑represented groups.

Adjustments or accommodations – should you need any adjustments or accommodations toinematics the recruitment process at either application or interview please contact us on the contact details below.

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Marketing, Data Visualization, Tableau, Customer Segmentation, Microsoft PowerPoint, Investment Banking, Strategic Planning, Financial Modeling, Customer Relationship Management, Management Consulting, Google Suite, Analytics

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Apply today by completing our online application.

Please be aware that some of our UK roles at PA Consulting require a UK security clearance.

All PA people are required to undergo background checks and to achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard; however, some UK roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must have at least five years of continuous residency in the UK. We therefore ask that you only apply if you meet the residency requirements (i.e. you’re a British citizen or have been resident in the UK for the past five years) as this is the prerequisite for a security clearance. If you’re unsure about your eligibility we encourage you to review the UK Government’s guidance on security vetting before applying.