2026 Summer Internship Consulting Programme London

Power Your Curiosity at PA   

Why consider joining our Consulting Summer Internship Programme   

• Be part of a team at the heart of helping clients tackle their toughest challenges. Youll work on large-scale transformation programmes develop market leading strategies and deliver complex initiatives.    Build a flexible and rewarding career in a trust-based inclusive environment that values innovation collaboration and curiosity. 

• No two days are the same youll work on a broad variety of projects and challenges across seven sectors. 

• Collaborate with expert consultants benefit from supportive mentoring and gain skills through hands-on learning and peer support. 

• Grow your skills through a a culture of learning and growth with access to internal and external training certifications and development opportunities. 

• Hybrid working youll be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. 

What you can expect 

• You could have the opportunity to work across the following business areas: Agile Asset management Delivery Economics and investment strategy Growth strategy Operations and improvement Operating model People and change Risk and regulation Sourcing and strategy Systems insights and solutions 

• As an intern youll contribute to real life projects from day one. Youll gain the knowledge and experience you need to build a successful career in consulting and contribute meaningfully to vital projects.   No two days are the same. You could be researching a latest project and delivering your findings visiting a client with a consulting team and representing the firm or furthering your development through crucial learning guided and mentored by one of our experts. 

• 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. 

• Hybrid working with the team on client site or in our office a minimum of two days per week. However the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment which could include up to 5 days per week on a client site. 

• An environment that deeply cares about its values - Values PA Consulting 

Assessment process  

First Stage Assessments: 

• Application form 

• Online Assessments  

• Shortlisting 

• Final Stage Assessments: 

• Assessment Centre 

• Final Stage Interviews  

CLOSING DATE: 

The Offer 

• The opportunity to work on meaningful projects with talented people 

• We work flexibly at PA but your work base will be our London Victoria office. 

• Full time 

• This role will start in June 2026 for 8 dates will be confirmed at offer stage. 

• Salary: 27008

A career at PA is what you make of it so power your curiosity and prepare to make an impact. 

Qualifications :

What were looking for 

• Youll be on track to gain a degree We have no specific prerequisites in terms of degree grade or specialism.(Graduation Year of 2026) 

• Adaptable and able flex their style and thinking 

• Collaborative and work at their best in dynamic teams 

• Curious and want 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 have a growth mindset 

• Relationship builders with both clients and peers 

• Hungry for new challenges 

 We know the skill-gap and somewhat need to tick every box can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates so please dont hesitate to apply wed love to hear from you.

Apply today by completing our online application. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 4PM FRIDAY 7TH NOVEMBER. We will not accept applications after this deadline.

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 5 years of continuous residency in the UK.

We therefore ask that you only apply if you meet the residency requirements (i.e. you are a British citizen or have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years) as this is the prerequisite for a security clearance. If youre unsure about your eligibility we encourage you to review the UK Governments guidance on security vetting before applying.

Additional Information :

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

Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams and support our communities to deliver insight and impact solving the worlds most complex challenges. Were 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 accompanying 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) 

Were committed to advancing equality. We recruit retain reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference 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 underrepresented groups. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time