Graduate Consultant Intake 2026

DescriptionQRs reputation for product data management and consultancy has put us at the vanguard of transforming the automotive aerospace and robotics industries across the globe as they seek to build better products and a more sustainable future. As a team we are particularly excited to be supporting the development of some truly planet-changing products including connected electric and solar vehicles and an increasingly diverse range of new technologies. Were very proud to have been named in the FT’s Leading Consultancies list for the third year running and weve also made it onto the Forbes global list of the best Management Consultancies.With more new and exciting projects in development we are currently seeking to strengthen our consultancy project delivery team. If youre looking to kickstart your career in consultancy or project management we can offer you interesting exciting and impactful projects together with fast-paced training mentoring and a caring company culture that promotes flexibility fulfilment and work-life balance.Quick Release Consultants deliver varied and complex engagements for companies who are looking to get their new technology to market faster and more efficiently.Every project is different and our consultants are empowered to leverage their judgment and expertise to solve a broad range of clients challenges.Usually starting with a diagnostic these projects very often rapidly scale up into much larger hands-on cross-functional deployments blending analytics and reporting with project management and software implementation.This intake isnt just for recent graduates. We genuinely welcome applicants with all levels of experience on the team. So whether youve just finished uni youre returning to work after time out or youre looking for a new challenge in a new sector the ongoing growth of our team means we have lots of opportunities to start your training as soon as youre readyThe ChallengeWork with clients to develop a deep insight into people process system and data to complete diagnostics and reporting.Develop strong relationships and become a trusted and knowledgeable advisor to clients.Shape solutions propose project plans and support cross-functional and cross-business resources to deliver desired outcomes.Support deployments and development of our technical / software tools and solutions.Work with senior consultants to shape the future strategy of the Consultancy division through internal improvement initiatives.Time spent on-site with clients has huge value so travel is an important part of the role. We try to keep it local but if further afield youll always be home for Friday evenings. We also host monthly Friday workshops at our offices in London to review our projects and connect with the team.If you want to find out more about what its like to work for QR Consulting and maybe even get a few pointers towards a successful application check out this LinkedIn post from one of our Lead ConsultantsRequirementsA first-class or high 2 : 1 bachelors degree masters degree or PhD in any discipline (it doesnt need to be STEM).Strong project and people management skills and the drive to take on responsibility - determination to be the best and genuinely make things better for people and planet.Strong communication skills accompanied by self-awareness and emotional intelligence. You enjoy helping people.Strong data skills - the ability to make sense of complexity and present compelling data-driven stories and solutions that resonate with stakeholders.The confidence and resilience to learn from mistakes- to get back up and try again or keep pushing forwards when things arent going to plan.Genuine curiosity and drive to be the best make a difference and drive change for people and planet.BenefitsA starting salary of 38722 plus other rewards and benefits.Varied and interesting projects ranging from small EV startups to huge global brands.A highly motivated diverse talented and supportive team with a positive people-focused company culture.24 days holiday plus public holidays.Extensive induction training and ongoing learning and development.Career progression based on merit (i.e. no glass-ceilings or pigeon-holing).Team events sports clubs CSR mental health diversity and well-being initiatives and a direct line to management and leadership for your ideas.The knowledge skills and experience to ensure youll always be in demand wherever your career may take youQRValuesBeing the best at what we do is important to us (weve just been named amongst the FT’s leading management consultancies for the third year running) but Quick Release has always been about more than project delivery. We can only be the best by looking after our team and we are very much a people-first business. We offer an environment of support inclusion and encouragement where our people can be authentic be heard enjoy their work and thrive. Team-building learning development and career progression are at the core of what we do and we take great pride in our positive company culture.We also take pride in our diversity and we respect value and celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We challenge inequality in all its forms in others and especially in ourselves. Were not perfect but we want to be better and do better. We are fully committed to this in our actions as well as in our words.As an equal opportunities employer Quick Release will never discriminate on the basis of gender race religion ethnicity sexual orientation age socio-economic background marital status or disability status.Quick Release (Automotive) Limited are an Armed Forces friendly employer. We welcome applications from reservists former or existing Armed Forces personnel who are interested in a career in Product Data Management.We welcome applications from people with all levels of experience for this role.Were aware that many candidates these days are using AI language models to help them with their job applications. Whilst we understand the use of this kind of technology to assist with applications its worth noting that answers copied directly from AI tend to come across very generic and detract from the quality of order to give yourself the best chance of letting yourself shine in your application we strongly recommend personalising your answers based on your own experience.Connect With Quick Release OnlineLinkedIn : Experience :ContractKey SkillsCampaigns,Animal Care,Anti Money Laundering,Endpoint Security,ABAP,KG TeachingEmployment Type :StudentExperience :yearsVacancy :1 #J-18808-Ljbffr