At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate project planning and support teams to keep projects on track.
- Company: Join NOV, a global leader in the energy industry.
- Benefits: Enjoy health insurance, flexible benefits, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborate with experienced colleagues and tackle real industrial challenges.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a fast-paced environment while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English, plus experience in project coordination.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
This is a full-time, office-based position (40+ hours per week) located in Great Yarmouth. As a Project Planning Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in keeping project execution on track by supporting planning activities, documentation, and cross-team coordination throughout the project lifecycle. You’ll 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 environment—someone who enjoys bringing structure to complexity and takes pride in doing things accurately and professionally.
At NOV, you’ll be part of a global organisation delivering technology, equipment, and services to the energy industry—where quality and safety are non-negotiable. You’ll 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 processes—helping the team operate more efficiently.
- Learn and operate the company ERP system (training provided).
- 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)
- 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
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 FamilyAt 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
Project Planning Coordinator in Great Yarmouth employer: NOV
At NOV, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer in Great Yarmouth, offering a dynamic work environment where quality and safety are paramount. As a Project Planning Coordinator, you'll benefit from a comprehensive support system that fosters personal and professional growth, alongside a robust benefits package that prioritises your wellbeing. Join us to collaborate with experienced colleagues and tackle real-world challenges while building a rewarding career in the energy industry.
