Operational Planning Coordinator

James Fisher Offshore Limited; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company in the UK is seeking an Operational Planning Coordinator to optimize resources and manage operational changes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in resource planning and workforce scheduling, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in planning tools. This role offers a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for career growth within an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Company pension

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in resource planning, workforce scheduling, or operational coordination.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain accuracy in fast-paced environments.
• Experience managing competency matrices and resource databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimise the master resource plan.
• Monitor and respond to daily resource changes.
• Align resource planning with project and operations teams.

Skills

Resource planning

Workforce scheduling

Operational coordination

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Planning tools proficiency

Education

Planning certifications (e.g., PPC™, PSP)

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Power BI

Power Automate

Job description

North West England with some office presence

The Role:

Join our Energy Services as an Operational Planning Coordinator, where you’ll support the Operational Planning Manager to keep projects and operations running seamlessly. You’ll be at the heart of optimising resources, managing day-to‑to‑day changes, and ensuring cost‑effective solutions. From overseeing the competency matrix to identifying training opportunities and coordinating third‑party labour, this is your chance to make a real impact on workforce planning and operational success.

This role can be based anywhere in the North West England and will require occasional office presence. Our office is based in Bamber Bridge, Preston.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop, maintain, and optimise the master resource plan to meet project and operational needs.
• Monitor and respond to daily resource changes, delivering cost‑effective solutions.
• Align resource planning with project and operations teams.
• Forecast requirements and adjust plans in collaboration with the Operational Planning Manager.
• Maintain the competency matrix, identify skill gaps, and recommend training.
• Source and coordinate external contractors and third‑party labour.
• Keep accurate records of resource usage, performance, and availability.
• Drive process improvements and digital planning initiatives.
• Support strategic workforce planning and operational forecasting.

What we're looking for:

• Extensive experience in resource planning, workforce scheduling, or operational coordination (preferably in renewables, engineering, or infrastructure).
• Strong organisational and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain accuracy in fast‑paced environments.
• Skilled in interpreting data and delivering actionable solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficient in planning tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Excel, Power BI, Power Automate).
• Experience managing competency matrices and resource databases.
• Planning certifications (e.g., PPC™, PSP, PMI‑SP, CIPD Strategic Workforce Planning).
• Experience in process improvement and digital transformation initiatives.
• Commercial and financial awareness.
• Background in offshore wind or infrastructure sectors.
• We offer opportunities for career growth and visibility across the organisation.
• Competitive remuneration package, including benefits such as Private Medical Insurance, Life assurance, Cycle to work, Company pension and more!
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values your ideas and contributions.

About Us:

James Fisher is a global engineering services company with over 50 years of experience delivering complex offshore energy projects in some of the world’s most challenging environments. We operate across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport, leveraging cutting‑edge technology and deep expertise to support the full lifecycle of our customers’ assets.

In the Energy Division, we provide safe, efficient solutions across oil & gas and renewables – from well support and full‑field decommissioning to integrated services for offshore wind and expert subsea inspection, repair, and maintenance. Our work helps operators extend asset life, reduce downtime, and respond rapidly to operational challenges, driving the global shift toward a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Our One James Fisher strategy unites our capabilities under a single vision, building a stronger, more cohesive business within the Blue Economy.

If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, then click ‘apply’ now!

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Due to the volume of applications, we may close applications before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.