Pensions Project Consultant

Location: Any UK office and remote working available Competitive salary + excellent benefits Our client is seeking a Pensions Project Consultant to lead and deliver projects across Defined Benefit (DB) pension schemes. This is a client-facing role where you'll act as a trusted partner, managing projects from start to finish - ensuring they're delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard. You'll also play a key part in supporting and mentoring junior colleagues, driving process improvements, and representing the business in client and trustee meetings. Your role and Pensions Project Consultant: Lead and deliver DB pension scheme projects end-to-end, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met. Act as the main client contact, explaining complex issues clearly and presenting updates at meetings. Secure client sign-off on fees and scope and manage billing efficiently. Carry out and review benefit calculations (manual and spreadsheet-based). Build strong relationships with clients, trustees, HMRC, actuaries, payroll, administrators, and members. Check and authorise project work produced by the wider team. Drive process improvements and champion operational excellence. Provide technical pensions guidance internally and externally. Support, mentor, and coach less experienced team members. The person: Proven experience working with DB pension schemes in a similar role is essential. Strong project management skills with commercial acumen to manage budgets and resources. Advanced Excel skills (INDEX, VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables). Excellent communication skills - able to explain complex issues with confidence. Experience leading projects, providing strategic direction, and mentoring team members. Highly organised, proactive, and client focused. Desirable - Progress towards professional pensions qualifications (PMI / QPA / RPC / DPC / DPA). Benefits: Competitive salary with discretionary annual bonus. 25 days holiday + option to buy/sell days. Flexible bank holidays. Generous pension scheme (matched contributions). Healthcare cash plan & digital GP service. Flexible benefits to support you and your family (health, wellbeing, lifestyle). Life Assurance (4x salary). Employee discounts and rewards programme. Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household. Paid volunteering day. Staff referral scheme. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-10-15