Consultant(e) Health and Safety Expert (Managing Level)

ERM is seeking a motivated Managing Consultant with strong expertise in Occupational Health & Safety and Safety Risk Management (experience in construction safety would be considered as an advantage), and a passion for sustainability, to join our growing team based in France. The role will be based in Paris/Lyon but we offer flexible working arrangements. ERM has a strong network of EHS experts who come together globally to innovate our service offering for clients on a regular basis through our internal technical communities. Joining us would mean working in a company that is innovative and committed to sustainability, where effective management of health and safety risks plays a critical role in supporting operational excellence and business performance. Our clients operate in sectors with complex regulatory environments and significant operational risks, requiring practical and risk-based solutions. Our team supports clients across energy, technology, manufacturing, chemicals, mining and multinational corporate sectors, delivering services such as EHS strategy, safety risk management, compliance management, EHS due diligence, operational risk assessments, management systems development and implementation, and EHS audit programmes. While safety culture is an important component of our work, we are increasingly supporting clients in identifying, assessing and controlling critical operational risks and strengthening their health and safety management performance.

Role Responsibilities:

• Planning, implementation and evaluation of training and workshops in the areas of occupational safety and health protection for our customers
• Conducting on-site, risk-based assessments to identify critical operational health and safety risks and provide technical expertise and practical improvement solutions in areas such as machine safety, hazardous energy control (LOTO), ATEX, work at height, confined space entry, contractor management, permit-to-work systems ...
• Identifying risks, conducting risk assessments and supporting the development of preventive measures to minimize accidents and environmental impacts.
• Advice and support for our clients in the implementation of standards and legal regulations in the area of occupational safety and health protection.
• Supporting clients in the identification, assessment and management of critical operational risks and in the development of risk reduction strategies aligned with industry best practices.
• Regularly review and update security policies and procedures to ensure they comply with current best practices and legal requirements.
• Contributing to the development of client relationships, identifying opportunities to support existing and new clients, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across ERM.
• Travel regularly to our domestic customers.

About you:

• Completed studies or comparable training with a focus on occupational safety, health, environmental protection or sustainability.
• Proven experience as an H&S expert with in-depth knowledge of legal regulations and industry standards in the areas of occupational safety and environmental protection.
• Experience in conducting training and workshops as well as implementing safety cultures in companies.
• Strong technical expertise in operational health and safety, including machine safety, hazardous energy control (LOTO), ATEX, work at height, confined spaces, contractor safety and permit-to-work systems.
• Analytical thinking and the ability to identify complex problems and develop effective solutions.
• Experience in construction site H&S management and oversight would be considered an advantage.
• Team player with a passion for environmental protection and sustainable business development
• Excellent written and spoken French and English skills.

ERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive, it’s an essential part of what makes ERM a great place to build a career and helps us create better solutions for our clients. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you. Our commitment doesn’t stop at hiring. Once you join us, we’ll ensure you have the tools, support, and adjustments needed to succeed and feel a true sense of belonging. Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) efforts by visiting our website or exploring our 2025 Sustainability Report.

At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.

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