Project Planning Coordinator

Description

About the Role

This is a full-time office-based position (40 hours per week) located in Great Yarmouth.

As a Project Planning Coordinator youll play a key role in keeping project execution on track by supporting planning activities documentation and cross-team coordination throughout the project lifecycle. Youll work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure communication flows smoothly records are accurate and materials and parts are ordered and delivered in line with the project schedule.

This role suits someone who is organised detail-oriented and thrives in a fast-moving environmentsomeone who enjoys bringing structure to complexity and takes pride in doing things accurately and professionally.

About the Company

At NOV youll be part of a global organisation delivering technology equipment and services to the energy industrywhere quality and safety are non-negotiable. Youll collaborate with experienced colleagues and contribute to work that solves real industrial challenges with opportunities to build a long-term career across functions such as Operations Engineering or Quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and coordination support across teams to ensure smooth workflows throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support planning activities by maintaining accurate records trackers and documentation with strong attention to detail.
• Prepare and maintain reports and records using Microsoft Office (Excel Word Outlook).
• Support project rhythm: attend Project Kick-Off and Progress Meetings track actions and follow up on key items.
• Take accurate structured minutes at departmental meetings and distribute outputs promptly.
• Support purchasing/admin activities through data entry to help ensure parts/materials are ordered and delivered on time to meet project schedules.
• Build effective working relationships and communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and external parties/suppliers.
• Manage and prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment while ensuring processes are followed accurately.
• Contribute to improving working practices systems and processeshelping the team operate more efficiently.
• Learn and operate the company ERP system (training provided).

Qualifications & Skills

Essential

• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• Experience in a supply chain / project / planning / coordination environment
• Strong computer literacy including a good command of Excel Word Outlook
• Comfortable working with ERP and purchasing systems (training provided but confidence learning systems is important)
• Strong communication collaboration and stakeholder coordination skills
• High attention to detail and professionalism (including personal presentation)

Desirable

• Experience in the oil & gas / energy industry
• Experience working to accreditation or project standards (as determined by individual projects)
• Microsoft Project experience (including Gantt charts)
• Working knowledge of Omega
• Working knowledge of Teamcenter (or a similar shared resources/document platform)

Soft Skills (what helps you succeed here)

• Structured reliable and proactive - people trust you to close the loop
• Calm under pressure with strong prioritisation skills
• Collaborative team mindset with confidence working independently

Why Join Us

At NOV you will be part of a global organization where quality and safety matter. This role provides a strong foundation for a longer-term career path within Quality Operations or Engineering. You will gain practical lab experience develop discipline in documentation and standards and collaborate with experienced colleagues working on impactful industrial challenges.

Join our Global Family

At NOV we are committed to supporting your personal financial and professional wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health & Wellbeing
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Finance & Protection
• Pension Plan
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Personal Accident Coverage

Flexible Benefits (via salary sacrifice options for you and your family)

• Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Partner Life Assurance
• Critical Illness Cover
• Retail Vouchers
• Gym Membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1