Industrial Placement: Business Design & Transformation Consulting

Astro Studios; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Performance bonus

Cycle to work

Community initiatives

Job summary

PA Consulting Group in Manchester is offering a 12-month undergraduate industrial placement starting July 2027. You will work within PA’s Business Design & Transformation stream, contributing to large-scale programmes and gaining hands-on experience from day one.

You will be coached by experts, collaborate across teams, and engage with clients to deliver meaningful insights. The role is based at our Manchester office with hybrid flexibility and a structured development pathway.

Qualifications

• 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

• We work with clients to design and deliver large-scale business transformation programmes.
• Heavily involve in client-facing work and cross-functional teams to drive outcomes.
• Apply problem-solving skills to real-world consulting projects and contribute to internal initiatives.

Skills

Collaborative

Strong communication

Analytical

Growth mindset

Punctual & reliable

Education

Undergraduate degree — on track to gain a degree

Job description

PA Consulting Group in Manchester is offering a 12-month undergraduate industrial placement starting July 2027. You will work within PA’s Business Design & Transformation stream, contributing to large-scale programmes and gaining hands-on experience from day one.

You will be coached by experts, collaborate across teams, and engage with clients to deliver meaningful insights. The role is based at our Manchester office with hybrid flexibility and a structured development pathway.