Health and Safety Manager

Amentum is a global leader in engineering, project and programme management and solutions integration. Founded on programme, project, and engineering experience, combined with deep-seated specialist capabilities, Amentum has become a recognised delivery partner across major UK Government and commercial programmes.

We work extensively with clients across the defence sector to deliver some of the industry’s most complex and challenging programmes. Our clients are government organizations and defence primes, we support their transformation, equipment, and infrastructure programmes.

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**:
A UK-led project team, consisting of government personnel and various contractors, is engaged in delivering infrastructure and equipment support to a key client in the region. The team has recently been tasked with constructing new accommodation facilities to support one of the client’s specialised operational units. The facilities will be based in the Riyadh area and will include both living quarters and technical spaces, along with all required service and security infrastructure. rest of the week being hybrid / remote.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Policy Development: Create and update health and safety policies and procedures in line with current legislation and best practices.
- Risk Assessment: Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions.
- Training: Organize and deliver health and safety training programs for employees and contractors.
- Incident Investigation: Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses, and prepare reports with recommendations for prevention.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and standards, including maintaining records and documentation.
- Emergency Planning: Develop and implement emergency response plans and procedures.
- Reporting: Prepare and present health and safety performance reports to senior management.
- Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement in health and safety practices across the organization.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with external bodies, such as regulatory authorities and health and safety consultants.

**Here’s What You’ll Need**:

- NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent.
- IOSH membership (preferably Chartered status).
- Proven experience in a health and safety management role.
- Strong knowledge of Saudi Arabian health and safety legislation and regulations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and health and safety management software.

**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 centred on inclusion and diversity.