Safety and Industrial Hygiene Consultant (Multiple Locations Available)

Marsh McLennan • Atlanta, GA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Marsh is seeking a Senior Consultant for its Workforce Strategies practice. This hands-on, client-facing consulting role evaluates safety programs and risk exposures, then develops practical strategies to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses. Industrial hygiene is a supporting discipline. The consultant applies expertise in safety program assessments, industrial hygiene, and regulatory compliance to provide actionable recommendations grounded in best practices and aligned with client operations.

The role partners with clients to build sustainable safety programs, reduce injuries and illnesses, manage total cost of risk, and guide implementation and cultural change. It includes travel to client sites up to 60% of the time and is hybrid, with at least three days per week in a local office or working onsite with clients. The position may be based in Atlanta, Richmond, or Raleigh.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 7–10 years of practical experience developing and implementing safety management systems at facility or corporate levels, or in health and safety consulting or program management.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and management systems, with the ability to apply regulatory requirements across varied operational settings.
• Experience conducting site assessments, industrial hygiene studies, and safety program evaluations.
• Proficiency in data analysis and risk assessment methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical information clearly.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills, with the ability to collaborate and communicate across organizational levels, from wage employees to executive leadership.
• Ability to travel to client sites up to 60% as required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to client sites as needed.
• Ability to manage multiple consulting projects and deliver work on time and within budget.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.
• Professional safety certification such as Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct qualitative and quantitative industrial hygiene exposure assessments, including assessments of airborne contaminants, noise, ergonomics, and biological agents.
• Develop practical engineering, administrative, and personal protective equipment controls to reduce exposures and meet regulatory requirements.
• Conduct safety and hazard assessments at client sites, identify compliance gaps, and prioritize corrective actions.
• Analyze injury, near-miss, incident, and workers’ compensation data to identify trends and root causes, then recommend targeted interventions to reduce risk and total cost of risk.
• Partner with clients to implement recommendations and prioritized corrective actions within agreed timelines.
• Develop and deliver safety and industrial hygiene training for client managers, supervisors, and frontline employees.
• Coach client leadership on safety accountability, communication, and culture-building strategies.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise clients on their impacts and implementation strategies.
• Support clients during OSHA inspections, third-party audits, and client assessments; prepare clear reports and recommendations.
• Scope, plan, and execute multiple consulting projects on time and within budget while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
• Build and maintain client relationships, identify opportunities to expand services, and secure renewal or expansion of consulting engagements in at least 60% of projects annually.
• Collaborate with clients to develop and implement written safety programs, job hazard analyses, and other foundational safety activities.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams, including risk engineering, ergonomics, claims, HR, and operations, to deliver integrated safety solutions aligned with client business objectives and operational realities.
• Use Marsh data analytics and diagnostic tools and consulting tools to identify safety gaps and root causes, and develop and present actionable client reports and recommendations focused on risk reduction and cost control.
• Communicate technical information, including industrial hygiene data, reports, and safety procedures, effectively to client teams.
• Collaborate with client teams to implement sustainable safety improvements and monitor progress.
• Maintain recognized professional safety certifications.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and eligibility for an annual performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package starting day one, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term incentives (STI/LTI).
• Generous 401(k) match and contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement or tuition assistance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employee Resource Groups offering leadership connections, volunteer and mentoring opportunities, and industry networking.
• Employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior