EHS Managing Consultant

We are seeking a dynamic Managing Consultant – EHS with a strong focus on Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) to lead and deliver impactful safety transformation programs. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in safety management systems, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation, with proven experience engaging with clients across diverse sectors. You will play a pivotal role in positioning ERM as a trusted advisor for safety excellence in India and the region.

Key Responsibilities:

1. EHS Leadership & Project Delivery

• Act as a thought leader on safety strategy and performance improvement, guiding clients through the design and execution of safety initiatives, culture programs, and management systems.

• Lead and manage projects focused on safety risk assessments, HAZOP/HAZID, safety audits, incident investigation, and root cause analysis.

• Provide expert advisory on compliance with local and international safety regulations (e.g., Factories Act, OSHA, ISO 45001, IFC Performance Standards).

• Ensure effective project scoping, budgeting, resource planning, and timely delivery aligned with client expectations and ERM quality standards.

2. Client Engagement & Relationship Management

• Build and sustain long-term relationships with key clients, becoming a trusted safety advisor.

• Translate complex technical safety challenges into actionable insights for senior leadership.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver integrated EHS solutions, with safety at the core.

3. Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Mentor and coach junior consultants to build internal safety capability, technical acumen, and client-facing skills.

• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance within project teams.

• Lead internal knowledge-sharing initiatives to drive thought leadership in safety and health.

4. Business Development & Market Growth

• Identify and pursue opportunities for safety-related consulting services, particularly in sectors such as manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, and chemicals.

• Support key account planning, proposal development, and pitch presentations with a strong safety value proposition.

• Represent ERM in industry forums, webinars, and client events as a subject matter expert on occupational safety and risk management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental, Safety, Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines.

• Certifications such as NEBOSH IGC, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, IOSH, or equivalent are mandatory; CSP/CMIOSH or similar global credentials are a strong advantage.

• Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in safety consulting, audits, risk assessments, and system implementation.

• Proven exposure to IFC/World Bank/EHS guidelines and experience working with international lending institutions.

• Cross-border project experience in regions like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, or Nepal is a plus.

Who We Are:

As the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is what we do, and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business. For our people, our vision means attracting, inspiring, developing and rewarding our people to work with the best clients and on the biggest challenges, thus creating valuable careers. We achieve our vision in a sustainable manner by maintaining and living our ERM values that include Accountability, Caring for our People, Client Focus, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Transparency. 

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Thank you for your interest in ERM.