Principal Environmental Health & Safety Consultant

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Principal Environmental Health & Safety Consultant

At ERM, we help leading organisations navigate complex environmental, health, safety, risk, and challenges. As our practice continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Principal Consultant to support clients across the Netherlands.

This role is ideal for a senior professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with practical problem-solving and trusted client advisory. The role will be based in our Utrecht office where we offer a hybrid working model with flexible working hours.

What You Will Do

You will work closely with industrial clients to improve performance, strengthen risk management practices, and support safer, more resilient operations.

Your work will include:

• Leading compliance and management system audits.
• Supporting operational risk management and safety improvement programmes.
• Delivering risk assessments, incident investigations, and hazard studies.
• Developing and implementing management systems, standards, and procedures.
• Supporting Process Safety Management (PSM) and contractor management initiatives.
• Delivering safety leadership, behavioural safety, and safety culture programmes.
• Advising clients on the integration of and objectives.
• Managing projects and building long-term client relationships.

As a Principal Consultant, you will also contribute to business development activities and help grow ERM's presence within the Dutch market.

What We Are Looking For

• BSc or MSc in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• 8+ years of experience in consulting and/or industrial operations.

• Strong experience in auditing, compliance, operational risk management, and safety performance improvement.

• Ability to engage confidently with clients and senior stakeholders.

• Commercial awareness and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

• Fluent Dutch and English.

Experience in Process Safety Management (PSM), contractor management, safety leadership, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, or major hazard industries is not essential but would be highly valued.

Why ERM?

You'll work on complex projects for leading organisations across manufacturing, chemicals, energy, life sciences, and infrastructure. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of client relationships, collaborate with multidisciplinary experts, and help clients deliver meaningful improvements in safety, operational performance, and .

At ERM, we value technical excellence, entrepreneurial thinking, and practical solutions that create lasting impact.

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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 2026 Report.