The UK consulting sector has picked up a bit, but still a bit sluggish- it hasnt broken its shackles yet to really let loose. I dont know when this will happen ( if at all).Yes, there are positions at most consulting outfits- large and small- but these have intense competition and they are looking for exact matches to fill.This is the case with the US consulting market as well, and mostly around the world. Exceptions are asian economies such as china and india, and also australia, where most consulting companies are hiring aggressively.