Mechanical Engineering Intern Review
at PA Consulting
Internship (1 Month+)
Management Consulting, Mechanical Engineering
Melbourn
Review Submitted: August 2025
Overall Rating
4.9 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Worked on a assigned project. Main focus was project work with one team member. Range of presenting, lab work, 3d modelling, simulation ect.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
significant autonomy given to achieve project outcomes, limited responsibility on real client work.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Lab/Practical work significantly improved. CAD skills strengthened.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
3 supervisors to give constant support, everyone in office happy to help when asked.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Very friendly, motivated. Seemed to like their jobs.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I enjoyed the independence provided. The work was interesting.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PA Consulting to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to PA Consulting
Don't be afraid to ask for help and grow network of people able to provide guidance.
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at PA Consulting
4/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
Waiting to hear
