Junior Network Consultant

Junior Network Consultant

Start Date: 2026-10-07

Location: Kingston Vale, Greater London, GB, SW15 3

Application Deadline: 2027-01-08 11:02:48

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

Are you looking for a fresh challenge? Interested in supporting businesses in the fast-moving world of telecoms?

Our networks team is looking to bring in exceptional individuals to join our industry-leading specialists to create lasting change in the ever-changing, diverse and demanding enterprise and telecommunications industries.

You will be given the opportunity to shine, excel and grow. You will have responsibility from day one for specific deliverables and the opportunity to engage with C-suite clients. We will support you in deepening your technical expertise, consulting skills and taking increasing leadership roles within the project and business.

Flexible working - We are guided by our client work and needs; however, you have autonomy to manage your time and diary to suit your work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background
• Strong analytical skills and ability to apply creative and abstract thinking to develop ingenious solutions
• Expected to engage and present to clients with strong verbal and written communication skills to highlight recommendations and insights
• Adaptable, able to think on your feet and quickly learn new areas
• Experience in telecoms industry or enterprise networking is highly desirable, but we are open to motivated learners

We know the skill gap and the need for candidates to tick every box can hinder hiring; please don't hesitate to apply — we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today by completing our online application.

Additional Information

Telecoms and Networking Consulting at PA: We work with clients on some of the telecoms and technology sectors' most challenging issues, including commercial and technology strategy development, systems and architecture design, network and digital transformation, systems/managed service procurement, and development of innovative and novel products.

We collaborate across PA to build multi-disciplinary project teams. You will work with experts in disciplines such as strategy, design, operating model, sourcing, and across industries including consumer, energy and utilities, financial services, government, healthcare, and telecoms to drive lasting change and create meaningful results.

As a Networks consultant, you will work on a range of cutting-edge projects that challenge and reward, within a highly collaborative environment. You will engage with clients at senior levels on high-profile, high-impact projects, sometimes gathering and analyzing information or delivering presentations and workshops. You will work with clients' technical experts and directly with senior leaders.

Our work is vital to our clients — they engage PA when facing critical challenges, opportunities, and issues they cannot resolve alone. While challenging, our work brings a strong sense of satisfaction when we deliver impactful solutions. It’s rewarding to work on projects that matter most to our clients.

Past Projects Include:

• Working with a mobile infrastructure company to prepare a technical and commercial proposal for mobile coverage on an urban transport network, leveraging fibre infrastructure for wholesale and broadband services across the city.
• Designing and procuring the UK MOD's future satellite communications services.
• Defining the strategy for next-generation mobile communications on the railway.

Each project often involves a new client, different problems, and new teams, making challenges exciting and rewarding.

Life at PA

Our focus is on enriching our people's work lives through access to unique experiences, growth opportunities, and meaningful work. Our purpose influences how we work with clients, our teams, and communities, delivering insights and solutions to complex challenges. We foster a workplace that values human differences and promotes inclusion and equality, unlocking potential so everyone can be their best self. Learn more about Life at PA.

We are committed to supporting the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our people. Our benefits include:

• Health and lifestyle perks, including private healthcare for you and your family
• 25 days annual leave plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve, with options to buy additional days
• Generous company pension scheme
• Community and charity initiatives
• Annual performance bonus
• PA share ownership
• Tax-efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)

We actively promote equality in recruitment, retention, reward, and development, regardless of age, background, disability, ethnicity, gender, or any human difference. Applications from underrepresented groups are encouraged. If accommodations are needed for the recruitment process, please contact us.

Summary

• Type: Full-time
• Function: Consulting
• Experience level: Mid-Senior Level
• Industry: Management Consulting

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Company DescriptionWe 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 DescriptionAre you looking for a fresh challenge? Interested in supporting businesses in the fast-moving world of telecoms? Our networks team is looking to bring in exceptional individuals to join our industry-leading specialists to create lasting change in the ever-changing, diverse and demanding enterprise and telecommunications industries. You will be given the opportunity to shine, excel and grow. You will have responsibility from day one for specific deliverables and the opportunity to engage with C-suite clients. We will support you in deepening your technical expertise, consulting skills and taking increasing leadership roles within the project and business. Flexible working - We are guided by our client work and needs; however, you have autonomy to manage your time and diary to suit your work/life balance.QualificationsStrong academic backgroundStrong analytical skills and be able to apply more creative and abstract thinking to help develop ingenious solutions. As a client facing role, you will be expected to engage and present to clients with strong verbal and written comms, able to highlight recommendations and insights. Adaptable, able to think on your feet and for yourself, able to pick up new areas quicklyExperience in telecoms industry or enterprise networking is highly desirable, but we don't expect a deeply experienced and expert individual - we're looking for someone who will adapt and grow with our team 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 applicationAdditional InformationTelecoms and Networking Consulting at PA:We work with clients on some of the telecoms and technology sectors' most challenging issues, including commercial and technology strategy development, systems and architecture design, network and digital transformation, systems/managed service procurement, and development of innovative and novel products. We work closely across PA to build multi-disciplinary project teams. You'll get to work with experts in disciplines as wide-ranging as strategy, design, operating model, sourcing - and across a wide range of industries, including consumer, energy and utilities, financial services, government, healthcare and telecoms itself, to drive enduring change and create results that make a real difference for our clients. As a Networks consultant, you will be working on a range of cutting-edge projects that will both challenge and reward, working in a highly collaborative environment. You will work with clients at senior levels on high profile, high impact projects. Each project at PA will be different. You might spend your time gathering and analysing information or delivering presentations and workshops to clients. You will work with clients' technical experts as well as engaging directly with senior leaders. The one thing you can be sure of is that our work is important to our clients - they only engage PA when they face challenges, opportunities and issues that they are both critical to their businesses and that they are not confident they can solve properly for themselves. As a result, our work is high-profile and can be challenging - but that also brings a strong element of satisfaction when we deliver brilliant work for them! It's rewarding to know that what we're working on what matters most to our clients.Past projects include:

• Working with a mobile infrastructure company to prepare a technical and commercial proposal to deliver mobile coverage on an urban transport network and leverage the associated fibre infrastructure for wholesale and broadband services across the city
• Designing and procuring UK MOD's future satellite communications services
• Defining the strategy for next generation mobile communications on the railway
Each project may bring a new client, a new set of problems to solve and a new team to work with - it can be challenging, but new challenges are also exciting and satisfying. 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. Check out some of our extensive benefits: Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family 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 ##### #LI-NF1SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: ConsultingExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Management Consulting