At Amentum UK and International, we are at the forefront of shaping the future, not just solving problems. Our expertise in engineering, project management, and solutions integration has positioned us as a key collaborator with government entities, delivering intricate and impactful programs around the world. With a strong presence in Saudi Arabia, we are actively involved in critical projects throughout the region. We are spearheading several exciting initiatives, taking on technical responsibilities for programme management, engineering oversight, and construction assurance.
People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you would expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our programmes which incorporate matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
About the Opportunity
About SANGCOM
SANGCOM is a UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) programme that supports the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) by delivering modern communications, IT, and command systems. The programme provides training, technical assistance, and project delivery in collaboration with Saudi authorities, ensuring SANG has secure, effective, and resilient communications capabilities.
Job Purpose
The Acquisition Safety Manager plays a key role in supporting the delivery of engineering and safety activities within the SANGCOM programme. This position focuses on ensuring design safety, compliance with MOD safety standards, and the development and maintenance of safety documentation and assurance processes.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and manage Safety and Environmental Cases, including supporting documentation and reports.
Maintain and update Hazard Logs in line with programme requirements.
Ensure compliance with MOD safety standards, particularly DEF STAN 00-056.
Contribute to the implementation and application of ASEMS (Acquisition Safety and Environmental Management System).
Apply knowledge of relevant MOD policies and procedures, including JSPs where applicable.
Support risk management, system safety assurance, and integration activities across the programme.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver secure communications and IT systems to SANG.
Here’s What You’ll Need
Proven experience applying MOD safety standards, particularly DEF STAN 00-056.
Familiarity with ASEMS and the development of safety cases and supporting documentation.
Experience in hazard identification, risk assessment, and hazard log management.
Background in defence, military, or secure communications projects is highly desirable.
Willingness to be based in Riyadh and work on a UK MOD-led international programme.
Our Culture:
Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.
We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
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Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
Top Skills
What We Do
Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.
