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You get back what you put in - Managing Principal Capco Employee Review

4.0
Apr 17, 2018
Managing principal
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Capco UK has grown massively over the last 5 years. During this time the CEO has changed, but there is a core group of Partners who have been part of maintaining consistency and culture in the organisation. This has a positive impact as ‘from the top’ there are role models who have flexed and adapted to what the organisation needs. If you are prepared to work hard then you will get the recognition for it. This may involve periods of working long hours or doing a lot of ‘extra curricular’ work such as interviewing, coaching, business development and practice development - but this is valued and is how the UK business has managed to grow so massively. Despite what some other reviews say, there is a focus on giving consultants the choice on which project they get assigned to - however Capco is also a business, so there may be times where it feels like you are assigned without any consultation - here I would say it’s up to the consultant to understand where they are being proposed and speak up early on what they are looking for rather than sit on the bench with diva demands.

Cons

For some people there is a lack of transparency on how their work (on client side or extra curricular) fully contributes to promotion / compensation - I think that part of this is also due to quality of some coaches who aren’t giving enough support to their proteges and preparing them realistically for life as a Capco consultant, and part of it is down to comms around the performance management framework differing with perception of end of year outcomes. There is still a feeling that some accounts are better/worse than others. It would be useful if delivery leads with senior coaches could come together to dispel some of these myths and support focussing on the role and potential for career growth, not just the account assignment. At some of the junior levels there is a feeling of entitlement with the new entry level consultants. Keep them grounded by managing them firmly from the outset and not allowing them to feel too ‘special’ when they join. There’s no harm in learning the hard way sometimes.

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Capco Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Your comments give us real insight into how we can improve the experience for our people. Your comments on project assignment are very helpful - Capco always strives to assign people to the roles which align most closely with their skills, experience and career ambitions. On occasions, for the reasons you state, this is not possible but there are lots of channels open for employees to set out what they are looking for (via Resourcing, coaches, managers and HR as well as internal networks). Where someone is placed on an assignment which they feel is not the best fit, they are encouraged to speak openly with their project manager and coach to identify development opportunities. Where possible, we will also look to move individuals to another project. Regarding your comments on transparency on performance management, a lot of work has gone into this area over the past year. Capco has recently concluded a 12 month pilot of our new approach, designed to increase transparency in the process. The feedback from the pilot will be communicated to all employees shortly. We will use the pilot to further improve understanding of the process generally, including any perception that, in career terms, some accounts are better than others. We will also show how the opportunities available to all our people can be used to support progression and career development in a way that is both open and honest and reflects the way we work in Capco. Thank you for your continued contribution to Capco!

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5.0
Jul 9, 2026
Senior consultant
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Capco has been genuinely supportive and invests in the development of my career. The team culture is collaborative and positive. Work-life balance has been consistently good with reasonable expectations.

Cons

No major complaints - but every role has some client-driven variability which comes with consulting

4.0
May 15, 2026
Principal consultant
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Varied client work — Different clients and project types, which keeps things interesting. Real project mobility — You can move between projects when you advocate for yourself (within reason). Approachable leadership — Senior leaders are open to conversations if you reach out. Good development resources — Plenty of training and growth opportunities if you take advantage of them. Strong teams — Colleagues are smart, capable, and great to work with. Entrepreneurial environment — New ideas are encouraged, and there’s room to take initiative.

Cons

Long hours vary by project — Like most any professional job, some engagements require extended hours for prolonged periods, but work–life balance really depends on the client and team. Additional internal responsibilities — Depending on level, there can be a significant amount of firm‑support work outside of client delivery. Domain alignment not guaranteed — You may not always be staffed on projects that match your domain expertise. Coaching alignment constraints — Coaching relationships are tied to domain, which limits flexibility in choosing formal mentors. Long engagements (sometimes) — Some projects run for long durations or through multiple extensions. It can provides stability but may reduce variety in client and project experience depending on what you’re looking for.

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