Consultant, Management Systems & Compliance

ERM is the world’s largest specialist sustainability consultancy, with over 50 years of experience helping organizations navigate complex environmental, social, and governance challenges. We bring together a global community of experts to deliver meaningful impact for our clients and the planet.

Our 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. CDH teams work in close partnership with regional consultants to support global client projects, providing specialist expertise, driving consistency, and enhancing delivery efficiency across our most important programmes.

As part of the Consulting Delivery Hub, you will collaborate with colleagues worldwide, contribute to complex sustainability projects, and play a key role in shaping the future of global consulting delivery.

Why this role matters?

As a Consulting Senior Associate – Management Systems & Compliance , you will support ERM's global consulting delivery by assisting in the execution of management system development, legal obligation research, permit and plan preparation, and compliance program tasks. Working within the Safe & Sustainable Operations (SSO) service line, you will work with senior consultants and global teams to deliver reliable, high-quality outputs on client projects. This role focuses on hands-on execution, data handling, documentation, and QA/QC support. It is an excellent opportunity to build a strong foundation in EHS/ESG management systems, regulatory compliance, and digital compliance platforms, while contributing indirectly to global client engagements and to the growth of the CDH-SSO team.

What your impact is?

- Support management system development and implementation support, by assisting with discrete legal registers, legal obligation research, compliance calendars, checklists, and simple governance tools.
- Support digitally enabled delivery of industry-standard EHS/ESG platforms such as Cority, Enablon, Sphera, Intelex, and similar systems.
- Contribute to EHSS permit, plan, and program development and to multi-site compliance program management under the guidance of experienced consultants.
- Support assigned workstreams while maintaining quality and timeline commitments; keep trackers, evidence files, and status reports current.
- Collaborate with global colleagues and CDH-SSO team members, actively participating in learning initiatives and knowledge-sharing activities.

What will you bring?

- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, occupational health and safety, information systems, or related discipline; equivalent experience considered.
- Typically, 1+ years of relevant experience (including consulting experience) in EHS/ESG management systems, compliance, environmental management, or a related area.
- Basic understanding of H&S software implementation skills, EHS/ESG concepts, management system frameworks, permits, legal registers, and compliance obligations.
- Strong attention to detail and document control discipline; ability to follow instructions, templates, and project workflows.
- Ability to manage assigned tasks, meet deadlines, and produce quality outputs with support from stakeholders.
- Good written and verbal communication skills for preparing documentation and collaborating with global teams.
- Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and good data organization skills; familiarity with EHS/ESG platforms.

Preferred qualifications, skills & competencies

- Master's degree in environmental management, sustainability, EHS, environmental policy, information systems, or related fields.
- Exposure to EHS/ESG compliance platforms and trackers such as Cority, Enablon, Sphera, Intelex, legal registers, or compliance calendars.
- Familiarity with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and international EHS regulatory frameworks such as Clean Air Act, RCRA, OSHA, or other H&S implementation tools.
- Interest in digital, automation, or AI-enabled tools that improve compliance delivery (e.g., Power BI, Power Automate, SharePoint).
- Prior internship or project experience in an EHS/consulting environment.

Key responsibilities

- Support development and implementation of management system elements, including procedures, manuals, legal registers, compliance calendars, and operating procedures.
- Help prepare EHSS permits, plans, programs, and other compliance deliverables.
- Assist in configuring, updating, and maintaining data on EHS/ESG compliance platforms such as Cority, Enablon, Sphera, or Intelex, as required.
- Assist with legal obligation research and regulatory tracking under frameworks such as ISO 14001/ISO 45001, Clean Air Act, RCRA, Clean Water Act/NPDES, or EPCRA, with guidance from senior consultants.
- Assist in maintaining compliance platforms, digital tools, and reporting frameworks by updating data, generating reports, and supporting basic dashboard maintenance.