Consultant, Health and Safety

Shape and Lead the Future of Health & Safety.

At ERM, you won’t just help organizations meet compliance—you’ll help them transform how they protect their people. As part of our global team, you’ll influence safety performance across diverse industries, strengthen risk‑reduction strategies, and play a hands-on role in building safer, smarter, and more sustainable workplaces. This role is ideal for experienced professionals ready to expand their impact, grow into senior consulting pathways, and work alongside industry-leading experts on high‑visibility projects worldwide.

Why This Role Matters

Safety is more than a program—it’s a critical driver of operational excellence and organizational resilience. As a Consultant, Health and Safety, you’ll help clients proactively address their most significant EHS risks, enhance safety culture, and achieve regulatory compliance with confidence. You’ll support global clients through complex technical challenges while gaining exposure to mentorship, cross-functional projects, and long-term career growth within ERM’s rapidly expanding Safety Services team. This is a key stepping stone toward senior consultant and leadership roles across our global practice.

What Your Impact Is

• Advance industry-leading Safety Management Systems that elevate performance and reduce risk.
• Lead risk assessments and incident investigations that uncover root causes and drive lasting corrective action.
• Shape industrial hygiene and exposure assessment programs that protect worker health.
• Collaborate with global ERM specialists to deliver innovative, outcome-focused solutions for regulatory and technical issues.
• Grow ERM’s Safety Services footprint through strong client relationships and value-driven consulting.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• BS/MS degree in a related field or equivalent experience (6+ years in lieu of education).
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in safety, risk management, and EHS compliance.
• Hands-on experience running safety programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% (domestic and international) during peak project periods.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred

• Professional certifications such as CSP or CIH, or the desire to pursue them (ERM supports professional development).
• Prior consulting experience with demonstrated client relationship skills and delivery of high-impact solutions.
• Expertise in corporate H&S strategy development—including safety culture, leadership, and serious injury/fatality risk reduction.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement Safety Management Systems and conduct risk assessments for compliance and performance improvement.
• Conduct incident investigations, root cause analyses, and develop corrective action plans.
• Lead safety and industrial hygiene programs, including qualitative and quantitative exposure assessments.
• Develop innovative solutions for complex EHS and regulatory challenges.
• Design and execute corporate H&S strategies across multiple industries.
• Manage project scope, budget, and schedules to exceed client expectations.
• Develop and deliver safety and IH-related training.
• Participate in EHS audits.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to drive repeat engagements and expand ERM’s market presence.

Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.