This consulting role supports global delivery by contributing to the design, implementation, and management of operational compliance programs. It involves supporting governance and helping clients manage regulatory and operational risk within the Safe & Sustainable Operations (SSO) service line, working with global consultants to deliver digitally enabled compliance solutions, regulatory reporting, and managed compliance services. This position involves supporting stakeholders, contributing to workstream delivery, and translating compliance obligations into practical solutions, while also supporting the development of the CDH-SSO team.
Responsibilities
Support the US team on operational compliance, environmental permitting, audit readiness, and compliance engagements, including diagnostics, gap assessments, and implementation support
Support translating regulatory requirements into procedures, and support governance improvements that strengthen compliance performance through QA/QC frameworks
Manage a workstream or support multiple workstreams, while maintaining quality, budget, and timeline commitments
Build and maintain trusted relationships with stakeholders and cross-functional teams across operations, risk, legal, sustainability, and HSE
Support the CDH-SSO team by coaching CL1 and CL1S through project delivery, onboarding, and learning initiatives
Support operational and environmental compliance work, including permitting, compliance checks, and spotting risks across air, water, waste, chemicals, and safety
Apply US (NA and EMEA) and international EHS rules, such as the Clean Air Act, RCRA, Clean Water Act/NPDES, SPCC, EPCRA, relevant state and international regulations, and ISO 14001/ISO 45001 standards
Help deliver projects by managing scope, schedule, resources, risks, and quality, and by supporting clear team and client expectations
Carry out QA/QC reviews of deliverables, track corrective actions, and support improvement through SOPs, templates, and best practices
Set up and support compliance platforms and digital tools, and build dashboards, trackers, and reports for compliance processes
Build stakeholder relationships, present deliverables, support proposals, and help grow Operational Compliance services
Mentor and support analysts and junior consultants, including CL1S, CL1 team members, through project work, onboarding, learning, and knowledge sharing
Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, occupational health and safety, or a related discipline; equivalent experience considered
Typically, 5+ years of relevant experience in consulting, operational compliance, regulatory compliance, environmental management, or a related advisory role
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Experience in operational compliance, EHS, or sustainability consulting, with strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and operational requirements across air, water, waste, chemicals, reporting, due diligence, impact assessment, and remediation
Ability to support workstreams, proposals, and projects while managing scope, risk, and quality
Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality outputs within a QA/QC framework
Strong analytical skills to translate regulatory complexity into structured, actionable solutions
Experience working with global teams, diverse industries, and cross-functional stakeholders, with strong collaboration and communication skills
Experience with compliance platforms such as legal registers, compliance calendars, obligation trackers, Enablon, or Sphera
Nice to have:
PhD or master's degree in environmental management, sustainability, EHS, environmental policy, or a related field
Experience in operational compliance, EHS auditing, regulatory reporting, permitting, or emissions calculations
Experience using digital, automation, or AI-enabled tools to improve compliance delivery
Working knowledge of US-NA/EMEA region, multi-state, or international EHS regulatory frameworks
Professional certifications or training such as CEP, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or equivalent
Experience working in global delivery or large consulting teams, with good business sense and the ability to work well in tight deadlines
About the Company
ERM is the world's largest specialist sustainability consultancy, with over 50 years of experience helping organizations navigate complex environmental, social, and governance challenges. The Consulting Delivery Hub (CDH) in India is a critical part of ERM's global consulting model, enabling scalable, high-quality delivery across regions and service lines.
