2026 Industrial Placement - Digital (Digital & Data) - Bristol en PA Consulting

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. 

Power Your Curiosity at PA    

Why considering joining us?  

• Joining us as an intern is a big step. 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. 

• Digital isn’t just about fast-changing technology opening new possibilities, and the door to new competitors, it’s about the consideration of people, process and technology as one. It’s essential to compete and keep performance high today while adapting to stay relevant tomorrow. Cracking the challenge means harnessing digital to bring ingenuity to life.  

• Working within our Digital & Data function will get you stuck into delivering some of the most advance solutions for clients. 

• We will provide you with a variety of skills and experiences which will form the foundations of your consulting career. You will be enrolled onto our Industrial Placement Scheme. including access to mentoring. 

What you can expect   

• When you join our team as an intern, you’ll work on big things from day one. You’ll gain the knowledge and experience you need to build a successful career in technical consulting and contribute meaningfully to vital projects, working within an ambitious team that promotes career growth. 

• Digital and data has changed businesses forever. Organisations that have embraced digital are leading their industry and influencing others – and those that haven’t are falling behind. Joining us as a Digital and Data intern, you will work on an assortment of exciting projects providing innovative analytical solutions to our clients' most critical business issues. 

• Our Digital and Data stream is a wide team that offers a broad range of specialisms: 
  -    AI 
  -    Data science and advanced analytics 
  -    Data Engineering 
  -    Digital strategy & design 
  -    Architecture 
  -    DevOps 

• As well as being part of PA’s global Digital and Data community, you’ll also be part of our growing Bristol based team, playing an active role in developing our business and connecting with partners and clients in the region. 

Assessment process   

First Stage Assessments:  

• Application form  

• Online Assessments   

• Shortlisting and/or Technical Assessments  

• Final Stage Assessments:  

• Assessment Centre with Technical Assessments  

• Final Stage Interviews  

The Offer  

• We’ll look to you to provide creative ideas and solutions, working with data to tackle complex client problems in collaboration with diverse teams 

• Opportunity to work across all areas of the development lifecycle, from strategy to implementation, and to take on assignments in different sectors  

• We will provide you with a broad base of experience from which to build an outstanding career 

• A wide range of internal and external training programmes  

• We work flexibly at PA, but your work base will be our Bristol office 

• This role will start in July 2026 and be for 12 months. We will confirm exact date at offer stage.  

• Salary - £24,570 

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

• Qualification: Undergraduate degree -  in any discipline that involves computer science, data science or numeracy skills, or an equivalent  

• 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.   

• Coding experience – some experience or understanding of coding is welcome. Experience programming in Python and knowledge of SQL is a plus   

• Understanding data and numeracy - experience processing and gaining insights from data would be beneficial for the role as well as strong numeracy skills 

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.

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 position, 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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