Managing Consultant, Heath and Safety

ERM•Manhattan, NY

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

ERM is seeking a Health and Safety leader to join their team. This role involves solving complex challenges, guiding teams, and improving safety performance for innovative companies. ERM is a global leader in environmental, health, safety, and sustainability consulting, partnering with organizations across various sectors to deliver solutions that protect people, strengthen operations, and drive sustainable business performance. As a Managing Consultant, Health & Safety, you will help organizations navigate evolving health and safety risks, strengthen systems, culture, and leadership for long-term performance improvement, supporting safer workplaces, regulatory confidence, and operational resilience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline
4+ years of relevant health and safety consulting or industry experience
Strong understanding of US federal, state, and local EHS regulations
Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients and internal stakeholders
Willingness to travel regionally and nationally (up to 50–70%, as needed)

Nice To Haves

Managing direct reports and/or leading project teams
Background supporting clients in technology, pharmaceutical/biotech, manufacturing, power, chemical, or oil & gas sectors
CSP, CIH, or similar professional certification
Master’s degree or equivalent advanced education
Project management, proposal development, and budgeting experience

Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of innovative health and safety programs that align with client business objectives
Influence safety culture through coaching, training, and data-driven insights
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients facing complex technical, regulatory, and operational challenges
Mentor and support project teams while helping grow ERM’s Health & Safety practice in the Northeastern US
Develop and implement health and safety strategies across areas such as risk assessment, safety management systems, industrial hygiene, chemical management, and process safety
Lead and support audits, assessments, and program improvements across a wide range of safety disciplines, including electrical safety, machine guarding, confined space, emergency preparedness, and robotics safety
Partner with clients to identify compliance gaps and implement practical, sustainable corrective actions
Analyze field data to evaluate conditions, communicate findings, and recommend effective solutions
Deliver training, field coaching, and targeted assessments to support improved safety performance
Build trusted client relationships that drive repeat business and exceed expectations
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality project delivery
Mentor colleagues and actively contribute to knowledge sharing within ERM
Continuously develop technical, leadership, and consulting skills through internal and external learning opportunities