2026 Industrial Placement Consulting (Strategy & Economics) London

Power Your Curiosity at PA 

Joining us as an intern is the next step in starting your career. Whether youre 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. PAs 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 our 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 its crafting growth plans advising on capital allocation or conducting economic and market analysis youll 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.  

A career at PA is what you make of it so power your curiosity and prepare to make an impact. 
 
During yourmonths on Industrial Placement at PA youll learnsome ofwhat it takes to be a top-notch consultant. Youll be coached and guided by experts and have countless opportunities to broaden your experience on challenging projects and programmes. 

Whatever you work on youll be part of the team and free to build your networks both here at PA and far beyond. 

The Offer 

• 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 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 this scheme youll have the opportunity to rotate through three of our capability teams gaining 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 2026and be for 12 will confirm exact date at offer stage. 

• Salary: 27008 per annum 

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. 

• Adaptable and able flex their style and thinking 

• Collaborative and work at their best in dynamic teamsto 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 adopts a growth mindset 

• Relationship builders with both clients and peers 

• Hungry for new challenges and learn in a faced 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 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

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