Partner, Safety (Director Level)

As part of the continued growth and innovation of our Safety service offering, ERM has an opportunity for an experienced Safety leader to join ERM as a Partner in China, based in Beijing, Shanghai or Guangzhou. Combining ERM’s technical expertise in risk, process and occupational safety with a focus on leadership, culture and behaviors, you will work with clients to achieve the full benefit of their safety investments: safeguarding lives, assets and reputation.

We are looking for passionate Safety leaders who are interested in being part of our thriving global community – outstanding professionals who combine strong consulting and business development skills with a strong technical foundation – to foster and expand a network of excellent client relationships in the technology, power, oil and gas and/or manufacturing sectors.

ERM’s SAFETY SERVICES OVERVIEW:

ERM takes a distinctive approach to safety– one focused across the entirety of our client’s lifecycle. For major capital projects,  such as oil and gas facilities, renewable energy plants and data center builds, ERM works with clients to help build and sustain a robust safety and risk management culture throughout the design, construction, commissioning, and start-up phases. For existing facilities, ERM partners with clients to reduce accidents by unlocking untapped potential in people, safety programs, and processes. This focuses on Case for Change assessments to diagnose, review, develop and streamline corporate, BU and facility safety programs. ERM’s approaches also focus on leadership performance and behaviors - practical actions and high impact training to motivate and equip corporate, site-based, and front-line leaders to breathe life into established programs and processes.

ROLE PROFILE:

• Primary focus on client account development, sales, and delivery of the full spectrum of ERM’s safety consulting services. In particular, play a key role in growing ERM’s Environmental, Health, Safety & Risk Compliance services across its broad portfolio of service offerings, including:

  • EHS compliance and social auditing

  • Safety leadership training

  • Safety compliance programs, including safety performance transformation program development and deployment

  • EHS and social compliance and risk management systems development and deployment, including fit-for-purpose management processes and technical standards for safety critical tasks

  • High-impact training in EHS and social fields, including competency assessment and training programs for behavioral change

• Actively develop commercial strategies to pursue and win new business opportunities that result in significant revenue growth with target clients aligned with ERM’s global strategy.

• Manage capture efforts utilizing technical understanding to develop proposals, including written content, pricing, presentations, and contracting.

• Contribute to the growth and development of ERM’s global Safety service initiative and actively collaborate with colleagues across the globe. Drive innovation within the business to stay ahead of client needs and to differentiate ERM in the market.

• Meet business financial targets, overall project budget and schedule, client satisfaction/expectations, and internal and contract requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors’ or Master’s degree in safety, human factors, engineering, science, or related discipline.

• Proven track record in Sales / Business Development in Risk Management and Safety Services

• 10+ years’ progressive safety management and leadership experience, including in a consulting environment and working substantially with industrial clients.

• Passionate about Safety performance improvement and possess substantial experience in developing and delivering world-class EHS program solutions.

• Business acumen to understand business risk and challenges, and recognize corporate opportunities.

• Offer recognized technical expertise and an established reputation in the local marketplace.

• Certification in field; CSP, CIH, CHMM, or similar registration desired.

• Chinese and English language proficiency is required

Who We Are:

As the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is what we do, and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business. For our people, our vision means attracting, inspiring, developing and rewarding our people to work with the best clients and on the biggest challenges, thus creating valuable careers. We achieve our vision in a sustainable manner by maintaining and living our ERM values that include Accountability, Caring for our People, Client Focus, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Transparency. 

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.

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ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status or disability status.

Thank you for your interest in ERM.