2026 PA Futures - Women In STEM

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. 

Job description

Power Your Curiosity at PA   

Why consider joining our PA Futures Programme: Women In Consulting?   

• A 3-day experience for women studying STEM subjects (including Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Sciences, and Software Engineering). 

• Explore how your STEM skills can be applied in consulting, and discover the impact you can make at PA. 

• Network with PA consultants, graduates, and leaders, and learn about career pathways in consulting.  

• Fast-track your future: all attendees will be shortlisted for our Summer Internship or Industrial Placement assessment event following the programme. 

What you can expect  

• Introduction to consulting and how STEM expertise drives innovation. 

• Interactive workshops on problem-solving, structured thinking, and storytelling.  

• Panel events and roundtable sessions with consultants from across PA.  

• A team case study project, culminating in presentations to a panel of consultants.  

• Sessions on workplace etiquette, presentation skills, and career development.  

• Support from mentors and the opportunity to build your professional network. 

Assessment process  

• Application form 

• Online Assessments  

• Shortlisting 

The Offer 

• A unique 3-day insight programme in London  

• A fast-track opportunity for future internships or placements.  

• Access to PA’s networks, mentors, and resources.  

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

Qualifications

Essential requirements 

• Qualification: First year Undergraduate degree — in Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Enginering, Bio Science, Software Engineering or relevant STEM subject. 

• Genuine interest in consulting and PA — we’re looking for individuals who are curious about the world of STEM consulting and excited to explore what a career at PA could look like. 

• Personal motivation and self-awareness — we value hearing about your experiences, interests, and what drives you. Whether it’s a challenge you’ve overcome, a hobby you love, or a cause you care about, we want to understand what makes you, you. 

• Professional and reliable — show strong workplace etiquette by being punctual, dependable, and respectful of business expectations and office conduct. 

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

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]

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