You’ve built a strong foundation in health, safety, and operational risk—now step into a leadership role where your expertise shapes strategy, influences major clients, and drives meaningful impact at scale. At ERM, as a Technical Consulting Director, H&S Auditing & Compliance based in Philadelphia, you’ll work alongside global industry leaders, helping organizations embed sustainable, compliant, and high-performing safety practices into everything they do.
Why This Role Matters?
Health, safety, and sustainability are no longer optional—they are business-critical. In this role, you’ll sit at the center of that transformation, helping leading organizations strengthen compliance, reduce operational risk, and integrate ESG priorities into their everyday operations. Your work will directly influence safer workplaces, stronger systems, and more sustainable outcomes worldwide.
What Your Impact Is:
Shape and deliver innovative H&S compliance and management system solutions across industries
Lead large, complex client engagements, influencing senior stakeholders and decision-makers
Integrate ESG drivers into operational risk, compliance, and assurance frameworks
Drive continuous improvement in safety performance while enabling clients to meet sustainability goals
Mentor and develop the next generation of consultants and technical leaders
What You'll Bring:
Required
Relevant academic background in science, engineering, safety, environmental management, or related degree or equivalent experience
8+ years (15+ years preferred) of progressive H&S and team supervisory experience in EHS corporate environments
Strong understanding of regulations with proven experience in regulatory compliance strategy and execution
Demonstrated expertise in health & safety management systems, auditing, and operational risk solutions
Experience developing and delivering H&S programs that improve performance and reduce risk
Ability to build trusted client relationships and understand complex business needs
Strong communication, leadership, and influencing skills
Driver'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 area.
Preferred
Experience integrating ESG drivers into compliance and operational frameworks
Established industry relationships and client network
Track record of combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Passion for innovation in health & safety and sustainability solutions
Key Responsibilities:
Build and grow health & safety client relationships, delivering high-value, world-class services
Develop and deploy H&S compliance solutions and management systems
Design and lead H&S audit programs
Integrate ESG considerations into H&S compliance, audits, and management systems
Collaborate with clients to understand needs and co-create tailored, forward-thinking solutions
Mentor and guide a high-performing consulting team
