Deputy Transport Manager - PMV/Construction

About the role

The Deputy Transport Manager supports the Transport Manager in overseeing daily logistics, fleet deployment, routing efficiency, driver performance, and regulatory compliance for heavy and light vehicles across Azizi Developments' construction sites in Dubai. The role ensures seamless transport services between yards, suppliers, and active sites while upholding safety, budget, and regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in managing day‑to‑day fleet activities, dispatching, driver assignments, and movement of heavy plant equipment, buses, and light utility vehicles.
• Supervise driver schedules, conduct operational evaluations, enforce performance standards, and coordinate with driver trainers.
• Track fuel consumption, route efficiency, turnaround times, and vehicle utilisation to reduce transportation costs.
• Ensure compliance with RTA regulations, UAE transport laws, and internal HSE standards.
• Coordinate with Site Managers, Material Engineers, Workshop/Plant Engineers, and Logistics Coordinators to align transport availability with construction timelines.
• Liaise with the PMV Workshop team to schedule preventive maintenance, inspections, and prompt repairs.
• Maintain detailed logs, GPS tracking data, licensing records, and driver compliance files; prepare performance reports for senior management.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in fleet/transport management within construction or heavy‑machinery sector in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of RTA regulations, Dubai heavy‑transport rules, vehicle registration procedures and road safety guidelines.
• Excellent leadership, problem‑solving and communication skills in English; Arabic or Hindi/Urdu is an advantage.

Required skills

• Hands‑on experience with GPS tracking software.
• Proficiency in Fleet Management Systems (FMS).
• Ability to use route planning tools.