Pros
You will work with some of the most intelligent and talented people in the U.K. The company has huge global reach. Opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and interesting major projects in the UK and around the world. Flexible working generally (project dependent) Can buy up to 3 weeks extra holiday a year (through salary sacrifice) Generally a good environment to start your career. Strong support for graduates.
Cons
Salary is well below market value and yearly increases completely stagnant. No bonus scheme for vast majority of staff. ~90% of the graduate intake leaves after a few years when they receive better offers from clients/competitors. Upper management are completely dismissive of this and have the attitude they would rather hire replacements than focus on keeping talent within the business. Lower management will listen but powerless to do anything. Line management is completely hit or miss as the company pushes juniors into the role. No long term, strategic focus on aligning people to projects where their skills and development needs are. Expected to work back lost time due to family emergencies.