Consultant, Health and Safety

Step into a leadership-level consulting role where your safety expertise directly shapes how leading organizations protect their people and operations.At ERM, as a Consultant, Health and Safety based in Overland Park, Kansas, you'll play a strategic, hands-on role helping clients across the technology, energy, and manufacturing sectors solve complex health and safety challenges. This is more than project execution-you'll partner with clients to strengthen systems, influence culture, and deliver practical, high-impact solutions alongside a team of respected safety professionals in a growing Midwest practice.Why This Role MattersOrganizations are navigating increasingly complex safety, regulatory, and operational risks. In this role, you'll serve as a trusted advisor-helping clients move beyond compliance to build proactive, resilient health and safety programs that protect people and enable business performance. Your work will directly influence safer workplaces and stronger operational outcomes across industries.What Your Impact Is:Support clients in solving critical H&S challenges across areas such as:Chemical Safety/InventoryLab Safety and InspectionsIndustrial HygieneRisk AssessmentsBiosafetyHazMatSafety Process ImprovementBehavior Based SafetyProcess Hazard AssessmentMachine GuardingLock Out Tag Out (LOTO)NFPA 70EElectrical safetyAnd many others* Help clients strengthen safety culture, reduce risk exposure, and improve operational performance* Act as a key contributor to client engagements, balancing technical expertise with relationship managementWhat You'll Bring:RequiredBS/MS in safety, occupational health, engineering, or related science degree or equivalent experience2+ years (4+ years preferred) of relevant experience working with clients, preferably within technology, manufacturing, or R&D environmentsKnowledge of OSHA federal regulations, state and local safety regulations, policies, and proceduresExperience with practical implementation of one or more H&S focus areas listed aboveStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all organizational levelsAbility to manage multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining attention to detailAbility to multitask, remain flexible, and work independently with minimal supervisionStrong problem-solving skills and comfort navigating ambiguity from clients, regulators, and stakeholdersHigh level of professionalism, ethics, responsiveness, and positivityAbility to handle sensitive and proprietary information with discretionStrong team collaboration skills, particularly in high-pressure or fast-paced situationsDriver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical areaThis position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.Preferred* Experience supporting clients in technology, manufacturing, or R&D environments* Demonstrated ability to contribute to consulting engagements and client relationship growthKey Responsibilities:Take assignments at client sites as part of the ERM team to help solve their most pressing H&S challengesAssist in developing solutions to complex technical and regulatory issues and concernsEngage with local regulators on topics including building code, fire code, and building/environmental permitsEnable clients to achieve their business objectives through effective H&S strategiesNavigate client relationships with sensitivity to confidentiality and proprietary informationImplement innovative H&S programs and strategies in areas such as industrial hygiene, behavior-based safety, safety management systems, process safety, risk management, training, and complianceSupport clients in identifying programmatic needs amid competing operational prioritiesManage tasks to meet scope, budget, and schedule targets while exceeding client expectationsBuild and maintain strong client relationships to support repeat businessCollaborate with and delegate to project team members to deliver on client commitmentsDevelop a strong internal and external network to solve complex, multidisciplinary challengesWho We Are:As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our "boots to boardroom" approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.Thank you for your interest in ERM!#LI-Hybrid