About the Role
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/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.
About the Company
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
1. Provide administrative and coordination support across teams to ensure smooth workflows throughout the project lifecycle.
2. Support planning activities by maintaining accurate records, trackers, and documentation with strong attention to detail.
3. Prepare and maintain reports and records using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
4. Support project rhythm: attend Project Kick-Off and Progress Meetings, track actions, and follow up on key items.
5. Take accurate, structured minutes at departmental meetings and distribute outputs promptly.
6. Support purchasing/admin activities through data entry to help ensure parts/materials are ordered and delivered on time to meet project schedules.
7. Build effective working relationships and communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and external parties/suppliers.
8. Manage and prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment while ensuring processes are followed accurately.
9. Contribute to improving working practices, systems, and processes—helping the team operate more efficiently.
10. Learn and operate the company ERP system (training provided).
Qualifications & Skills
Essential
11. GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English
12. Experience in a supply chain / project / planning / coordination environment
13. Strong computer literacy, including a good command of Excel, Word, Outlook
14. Comfortable working with ERP and purchasing systems (training provided, but confidence learning systems is important)
15. Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder coordination skills
16. High attention to detail and professionalism (including personal presentation)
Desirable
17. Experience in the oil & gas / energy industry
18. Experience working to accreditation or project standards (as determined by individual projects)
19. Microsoft Project experience (including Gantt charts)
20. Working knowledge of Omega
21. Working knowledge of Teamcenter (or a similar shared resources/document platform)
Soft Skills (what helps you succeed here)
22. Structured, reliable, and proactive - people trust you to “close the loop”
23. Calm under pressure with strong prioritisation skills
24. 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:
25. Health & Wellbeing
26. Private Medical Insurance
27. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
28. Finance & Protection
29. Pension Plan
30. Income Protection
31. Life Assurance
32. Personal Accident Coverage
Flexible Benefits (via salary sacrifice options for you and your family)
33. Dental Insurance
34. Healthcare Cash Plan
35. Partner Life Assurance
36. Critical Illness Cover
37. Retail Vouchers
38. Gym Membership
39. Cycle to Work Scheme