2026 Industrial Placement - Consulting (Strategy & Economics) - London at PA Knowledge Limited - Denmark

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jan, 26

Salary

27008.0

Posted On

28 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategy, Economics, Consulting, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Adaptability, Client Engagement, Analytical Thinking, Growth Mindset, Relationship Building, Market Analysis, Economic Trends, Investment Insights, Strategic Innovation, Teamwork, Communication

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Company Description We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 4PM FRIDAY 7TH NOVEMBER. We will not accept applications after this this deadline. Job Description 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 client’s 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 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 it's crafting growth plans, advising on capital allocation, or conducting economic and market analysis, you’ll 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 your months on Industrial Placement at PA, you’ll learn some of what it takes to be a top-notch consultant. 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 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 Scheme. In this scheme you’ll 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 2026 and be for 12 months. We will confirm exact date at offer stage. Salary: £27008 per annum Qualifications What we're looking for You’ll 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 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 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 don’t hesitate to apply – we’d 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 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 you're unsure about your eligibility, we encourage you to review the UK Government’s guidance on security vetting before applying. Additional Information 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 purpose 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 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) We’re 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. Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us on [email protected] #LI-GI1

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Responsibilities

As an intern, you will collaborate with consulting teams to develop and execute strategies that create value for clients. You will engage in fact-based analysis and problem solving to help clients navigate complex business challenges.