Deputy General Manager - Cranes, Heavy Transport & Equipment Rental

Our client is a well-established Tier 1 logistics enterprise headquartered in Dammam Saudi Arabia, operating a medium-sized fleet of premium-brand mobile hydraulic cranes, a heavy transportation division, and a broad range of onshore and offshore rental assets. 

They seeki an accomplished Deputy General Manager to support the General Manager/Managing Director in driving operational excellence, commercial performance, and long-term business expansion. This is a pivotal leadership role offering high-level exposure to strategic decision-making, business development initiatives, and operational transformation, with the mandate to strengthen client partnerships, enhance fleet performance, and expand market share in a competitive sector.

 Key Responsibilities

Operational Management

• Oversee day-to-day rental operations of cranes, heavy transport, and lifting equipment
• Ensure optimal fleet utilisation, preventive maintenance, and reduction of downtime
• Supervise logistics planning, resource deployment, and site operations
• Enforce QHSE compliance in line with statutory regulations and company policies

Strategic Leadership & Business Development

• Define and implement strategies to grow client base and market share
• Negotiate contracts, pricing models, and service agreements with key accounts
• Build and sustain strong relationships with EPC contractors, infrastructure developers, and industrial clients
• Identify new business opportunities across construction, oil & gas, power, and infrastructure sectors

Financial & Commercial Oversight

• Monitor revenues, operating costs, and divisional profitability
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and management performance reports
• Ensure timely billing, collections, and achievement of financial targets
• Optimise procurement, vendor relationships, and supply chain management

Team Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead, mentor, and motivate operations, technical, and field teams
• Drive recruitment, training, and upskilling programmes for safe equipment handling
• Implement structured performance management to enhance workforce efficiency

Strategic Support & Governance

• Support GM in business expansion, fleet modernisation, and diversification projects
• Drive technology adoption including ERP (SAP), fleet management, and GPS tracking systems
• Represent the company at industry forums, exhibitions, and client events
• Uphold robust corporate governance and compliance standards

 Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (MBA preferred)
• 1218 years proven experience in crane rental, equipment leasing, or heavy transport sectors
• Strong leadership background with track record in managing large technical teams
• Demonstrated expertise in business development, client management, and commercial negotiations
• Solid understanding of QHSE standards and regional regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred), fleet management platforms, and modern maintenance tools
• Financial acumen with strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Fluency in English; Arabic proficiency an advantage