Consulting Placement — Hybrid, 12 Months

PA Consulting; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Graduate Rotational Programme

Generous pension scheme

Annual performance-based bonus

Hybrid working

Cycle to work

25 days annual leave

Job summary

PA Consulting in Manchester is seeking an undergraduate placement student to join our Business & Design Transformation stream. You’ll contribute from day one on high-impact client projects while being mentored by experts and gaining broad exposure across teams.

You’ll participate in a structured Graduate Rotational Programme after the placement, with opportunities to develop skills, network, and advance toward a consulting career.

Qualifications

• Open to undergraduates with an industrial placement within their course structure and graduating in 2029.
• Growth-oriented and curious - open to change, driven to succeed, hungry for new challenges, and eager to broaden your understanding of the world.
• Collaborative and relationship-focused - thrive in dynamic teams, build strong relationships with clients and peers, and support others to succeed.
• Credible and communicative - comfortable in high-performance environments, with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Analytical and adaptable - demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, innovative thinking, and the flexibility to adapt your style and approach.
• Professional and reliable - show strong workplace etiquette by being punctual, dependable, and respectful of business expectations and office conduct.

Responsibilities

• You will work on big things from day one, gaining knowledge and experience to build a successful career in consulting.
• You’ll be coached and guided by experts with opportunities to broaden your experience on challenging projects and programmes.
• Apply your problem-solving skills across multiple teams to support client projects and internal initiatives, using leading tools, methodologies, and consulting techniques.
• Share ideas and drive progress while developing your skills and supporting our clients.
• You will have the opportunity to get involved in a breadth of internal activities at PA, such as developing community and engagement initiatives, writing thought leadership, or working on business development.
• Whatever you work on, you’ll be part of the team and free to build your networks, both here at PA and far beyond.
• Hybrid working with the team on client site or in our office a minimum of two days per week; actual time may vary by role and could include up to 5 days on client sites.
• An environment that deeply cares about its values - Values | PA Consulting

Skills

Growth-oriented

Curious

Collaborative

Relationship-focused

Credible and communicative

Analytical

Adaptable

Professional and reliable

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

PA Consulting in Manchester is seeking an undergraduate placement student to join our Business & Design Transformation stream. You’ll contribute from day one on high-impact client projects while being mentored by experts and gaining broad exposure across teams.

You’ll participate in a structured Graduate Rotational Programme after the placement, with opportunities to develop skills, network, and advance toward a consulting career.