2026 Graduate - Mechanical Engineer - Cambridge
PA Consulting invites graduate candidates to join our Global Innovation and Technology Centre in Melbourn, UK for a 12‑month role starting Autumn 2026.
Why PA Consulting?
PA Consulting builds a positive future by delivering solutions across sectors. 4,000+ experts operate globally from the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, Netherlands.
Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate with scientists, designers and human factors experts to prototype, characterise and explore technologies and processes.
* Pin down the form and function of new products, assembling prototype test rigs and testing new processes.
* Observe user interactions and capture high‑speed video to characterise nozzle performance.
* Contribute to future technical strategies for clients with wider business solutions.
Assessment Process
* Application form.
* Online assessments.
* Technical assessments and shortlisting.
* Assessment centre with technical assessments and final stage interviews.
The Offer
* Broad range of work spanning multiple sectors.
* Hands‑on building and prototyping in our workshops.
* Opportunity to manage projects and work closely with colleagues across disciplines.
* Choice over which projects you work on.
* Start in Autumn 2026 in Melbourn.
* Salary £31,000 with additional £3,500 transport allowance.
Qualifications
* Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or related subject.
* Growth‑oriented, curious and hungry for new challenges.
* Collaborative and relationship‑focused with strong communication skills.
* Analytical with strong problem‑solving abilities.
* Professional and reliable, punctual and dependable.
* Technical experience beneficial: practical industry experience, proficiency in 3D CAD systems such as SolidWorks.
Benefits & Adjustments
* Health and lifestyle perks, private healthcare.
* 25 days annual leave (plus bonus half‑day on Christmas Eve), and opportunity to buy additional days.
* Generous company pension scheme.
* Annual performance‑based bonus.
* Tax‑efficient benefits.
* Adjustment and accommodation for recruitment process available via earlycareers@paconsulting.com.
Equality & Inclusion
We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based on abilities and contributions without reference to age, background, disability, gender identity, etc. We welcome applications from under‑represented groups.
Apply Today
Complete the online application. Note UK security clearance requirements. Email earlycareers@paconsulting.com for more information.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Consulting – Business Consulting and Services
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