McDermotts is a nationwide civil engineering and groundworks business based in Birmingham, successfully expanding its Principal Contracting portfolio with aspirations to grow further. We are a family‑founded company that still operates with the customer focus and values that began our journey. Construction is our passion, and we believe the industry can provide rich and rewarding experiences. When you engage with McDermotts, you are not just joining a team; you become part of our family. Our culture is built around supporting each other and working together to achieve success.
McDermotts is an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity.
Role & Responsibilities
* Manage the transport team in the allocation and prioritising of workload to increase efficiency.
* Effective and regular liaison with all other relevant departments to ensure efficiency across our projects.
* Ensure vehicle fleet is managed effectively, including vehicle compliance, servicing checks, and escalating any identified issues with recommendations for resolution at Director level.
* Assist the admin team in maintaining records and systems so that the vehicle(s) are not overloaded.
* Ensure vehicles are maintained properly, including timely inspections and remedial actions for defects.
* Motivate the team to understand and communicate all legislative requirements.
* Ensure all authorised vehicles are kept at the authorised operating centre(s) when not in use.
* Notify the relevant traffic commissioner of any changes to licence(s) or drivers as required.
* Actively develop the Transport team, increasing engagement, communication and people development.
* Manage and collate necessary information and documentation for applying for and maintaining FORS accreditation.
* Ensure all drivers comply with driver hours, tachograph rules and legislation, including speed limits.
Experience / Knowledge
* At least two years’ experience in a similar logistics role.
* Experience with FORS accreditation and the audit process.
* Experience managing an HGV fleet.
* Experience in construction logistics.
* Experience working with tipper/plant movement.
* Experience managing an operators licence.
* Ideally some experience in the construction materials sector.
* Working knowledge of health and safety legislation relevant to the workplace.
* Strong computer skills – including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook as a minimum.
* Ability to follow and provide clear instructions.
* Strong organisational skills.
Qualifications
* Transport Manager CPC National Qualification.
* HGV class 1 & 2 would be a preference (demonstrating hands‑on experience in the role you will be managing).
Desirable Criteria
* Proactive in understanding the wider business objectives and contributing ideas to increase efficiency and improve service.
* Proactively contribute to long‑term resource planning of the Transport Department (assets and people resources, recruitment).
* Proactively seek to understand the financial performance of the operation and take ownership of addressing inefficiencies that impact the department’s P&L.
* Communicate with confidence to a wide range of stakeholders and be capable of working both within a team and individually.
* Lead in resolving unforeseen problems, ensuring appropriate resolution and learning to plan for future similar scenarios.
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