Consulting Partner, Environmental Compliance & Management Systems

Consulting Partner, Environmental Compliance & Management Systems

ERM is a global sustainability consulting firm founded in 1971. We partner with world‑class organizations to create innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlock opportunities that meet today’s needs while preserving opportunities for future generations. Recognizing that environmental, health, safety, and social performance are business‑critical, ERM provides leading EHS, risk, and ESG advisory services to help companies deliver sustainable, safe, and compliant performance across operations.

Our Sustainable Operations team delivers innovative services across EHS advisory areas such as sustainability auditing, information solutions, safety programs, compliance and management systems, training, and corporate reporting. We are growing our team and have an opportunity for an experienced leader to join as a Consulting Partner and become a true owner and shareholder in a business with sustainability at its heart.

The role will be based in the Mountain and Pacific Business Unit, with a preference for Seattle, Portland, Walnut Creek, Sacramento, or Phoenix. A hybrid, flexible working environment is offered.

The Role

As a Consulting Partner, Environmental Compliance and Management Systems, you will partner with world‑class clients to develop world‑class EHS programs. You will have access to EHS leaders at these companies and leverage ERM’s global team of experts to implement novel and far‑reaching solutions at the nexus of compliance and sustainability. A highly organized leader who communicates effectively and influences others will flourish in this role.

You will shape a growing EHS solutions practice and provide intelligent, sustainable solutions that foster strategic operational processes, reduce risks, increase safety, and deliver efficiencies. You will contribute to selling and delivering world‑class services, recruiting and developing our next generation of leaders, and advancing ERM’s reputation for EHS sustainability solutions.

Our Partnership Model Offers Unparalleled Opportunities For Leaders With Ambition, Vision And Proven Expertise. This is a Partner‑level opportunity for a Principal/Director/VP‑level professional seeking equity ownership in a global company that leads the sustainability consulting field. Our model provides opportunities to contribute to strategic direction, equity ownership, and thought leadership, while expanding ERM’s market position through your relationships and client base.

Key Responsibilities

• Primary focus on client relationship development, sales, and delivery of ERM’s full range of consulting services to deliver strategic value. In particular, grow ERM’s Sustainable Operations offering across its portfolio, including:
• EHS compliance and risk management systems development and deployment
• Decarbonization strategy and implementation in technology and other sectors
• Biodiversity and natural resource compliance within operational environments
• Data management and disclosure support

• Actively develop commercial strategies to pursue and win new business opportunities with target clients aligned to ERM’s global strategy
• Listen to clients to understand their needs and co‑develop innovative solutions
• Build, grow, and manage a high‑performance team; mentor consultants and nurture rising talent
• Develop and deploy innovative compliance and risk management solutions for complex regulatory landscapes
• Guide organizations in biodiversity and resource management compliance, ensuring responsible operations aligned with sustainability commitments
• Drive Sustainable Operations services innovation and collaboration with other ERM services

• Active participation in local and regional commercial initiatives to drive revenue growth
• Expand market visibility for Sustainable Operations by engaging in industry forums, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships

Who We Are

As the largest global pure‑play sustainability consultancy, ERM partners with leading organizations to deliver sustainable solutions and unlock opportunities for today and tomorrow. ERM supports a diverse, inclusive workplace and believes diversity strengthens…