Senior Pensions Project Specialist

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Senior Pensions Projects Specialist for their Belfast office. The role involves managing diverse pension projects, supporting buy-ins and buy-outs, and maintaining compliant member records. Ideal candidates should have experience in Defined Benefit pension administration and strong knowledge of UK pensions legislation. This position offers competitive compensation and a supportive, collaborative team environment with clear opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Excellent compensation packages

Supportive team environment

Clear pathways for professional development

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Defined Benefit pension administration.
• Strong technical knowledge of DB schemes and UK pensions legislation.
• Experience in delivering ad-hoc and annual pension projects.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of diverse pension projects.
• Manage data analysis, cleansing, and rectification projects.
• Support Buy-ins and Buy-outs activities.

Skills

Experience in Defined Benefit pension administration

Knowledge of UK pensions legislation

Experience with Microsoft Office

Excellent communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Job description

Senior Pensions Projects Specialist

A leading professional services firm with multiple office locations across the UK are now seeking to recruit a skilled Senior Pensions Projects Specialist for their Belfast office.

They are growing their Projects team and are seeking an experienced Senior Pensions Projects Specialist to play a key role in a fast-moving, offering exposure to a broad portfolio of technical and strategic pension initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to build a meaningful long-term career while working on complex, high-value defined benefit pension projects that have a real impact for clients and their members.

The Role:

As the successful Senior Pensions Projects Specialist, you will take ownership of a diverse range of pension projects and play a critical role in delivering high-quality outcomes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Buy-ins and Buy-outs, including data preparation, insurer engagement, and transition activities
• Conducting benefit audit analysis and rectification
• Managing data analysis, cleansing, and rectification projects
• Leading on GMP reconciliation, rectification, and equalisation
• Supporting legal and technical reviews, including benefit specifications and equalisation guidance
• Overseeing data preparation and transfer projects, including transfers to insurers or the PPF
• Maintaining accurate, compliant member records
• Setting clear project timelines and tracking delivery milestones
• Supporting and managing project budgets
• Attending Trustee meetings and providing project updates
• Contributing to day‑to‑day administration where required
• Supporting scheme calculation testing and quality assurance
• Acting as a subject‑matter expert and supporting junior team members
• Managing your own portfolio of clients and projects, ensuring delivery to agreed service levels and quality standards

The Person:

The successful Senior Pensions Projects Specialist will demonstrate:

• Demonstrable experience in Defined Benefit pension administration
• Strong technical knowledge of DB schemes, UK pensions legislation, regulation, and codes of practice
• Experience delivering both ad‑hoc and annual pension projects
• Confident use of Microsoft Office and pension administration systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach to problem‑solving

Desirable:

• Experience with GMP Reconciliation and Equalisation calculations
• Practical knowledge of the Pension Protection Fund (PPF)

The Rewards:

• Excellent compensation packages available DOE
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile, complex pension projects
• Exposure to a wide range of clients and stakeholders
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Clear pathways for professional development and progression

Circumstances:

• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week in Belfast office (2 days in‑office per week)
  

To speak in absolute confidence about this Senior Pensions Projects Specialist opportunity please send an up‑to‑date CV via the link provided or contact Josh Craig at MCS Group 02896 935531

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