Strategy Consultant, Industrials (M, F, D) – London Office (Hybrid Arrangement)

L.E.K. Consulting is a premier global strategy consulting firm that partners with clients to solve their most critical business challenges and deliver high-impact outcomes. We bring deep industry expertise and rigorous, evidence-based insight to global corporations, growth companies and private equity investors, helping them turn strategy into action.

How do we deliver impact? It’s the people. We hire exceptional individuals and invest in their growth through hands-on client work, close collaboration and a culture of ownership, inclusion and continuous learning. Across every level, curiosity unites us and challenge excites us. Founded more than 40 years ago, L.E.K. employs more than 2,200 professionals worldwide and is consistently recognised as one of the industry's best firms to work for. For more information, visit lek.com.

The Team

This role sits within L.E.K.’s Industrials team, one of our fastest-growing practices across Europe. The team works with leading corporates and investors on the major trends reshaping industry, from the energy transition, electrification and sustainable infrastructure to AI, automation, digitalisation and evolving global supply chains. Our work spans Building & Construction, Industrial Equipment & Technology, and Energy & Environment, offering exposure to a broad range of businesses, markets and strategic challenges.

As the practice continues to grow across Europe, we are expanding both our client base and our capabilities across strategy, M&A, operations and supply chain, pricing, and digital, data & analytics. Team members work collaboratively across offices and have the opportunity to build deep sector expertise while contributing to the continued growth and development of the Industrials practice.

The Role

Consultants play a central role within L.E.K. case teams, shaping the approach to client problems and translating analysis into clear, practical recommendations. They act as an important link between senior team members, junior colleagues and clients, helping to ensure that project work is delivered to a consistently high standard.

Working closely with Managers, Principals and Partners, Consultants lead workstreams, identify key client issues, structuring and managing analysis and contributing to the development of practical, evidence-based recommendations, while managing the day-to-day work of Associates.

Location: London

Key responsibilities

• Define the client’s key business issues, priorities and the critical questions to answer
• Structure and lead workstreams across market, customer, competitor, financial and strategic analysis
• Guide the team in gathering, interpreting and synthesising qualitative and quantitative information
• Review analysis for accuracy, commercial relevance and focus on the core questions
• Translate findings into clear conclusions, recommendations and implications
• Manage the day-to-day work of Associates: allocating tasks, setting expectations and reviewing outputs
• Coach and develop junior team members through regular guidance and feedback
• Manage routine client interactions and build strong relationships with stakeholders
• Contribute to client meetings, workshops and presentations
• Oversee high-quality deliverables, including presentations, models and written outputs
• Flag emerging insights, risks and bottlenecks early, and escalate significant decisions to senior team members

Who We Are Looking For

• Strong experience in strategy consulting, transaction or M&A advisory
• Excellent structured problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to quickly identify and prioritise the most important business issues
• Comfort leading strategic, commercial and financial analysis
• Ability to manage workstreams independently while staying aligned with senior team members
• Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly
• Confidence engaging with clients and a range of stakeholders
• Ability to manage, coach and develop junior colleagues
• Strong commercial judgement, with a focus on practical recommendations
• Highly organised and proactive, with strong attention to detail
• Professionalism, sound judgement, integrity and high ethical standards