Environmental Managing Consultant - Permitting Health & Safety

ERM; Antwerpen; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM Belgium is seeking a Managing Consultant to join the Environmental & EHS team, based in Antwerp or Brussels with a hybrid working policy. You will advise clients on environmental and EHS issues, lead permitting and impact assessments, and help manage regulatory compliance across Belgian operations.

You will work with diverse clients, grow your technical and consulting skills, and mentor junior colleagues while developing client relationships and delivering high-quality, actionable solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental science, engineering, EHS, safety or related field.
• Experience in environmental/EHS consulting or regulatory environment.
• Fluency in Dutch and English; French is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver environmental, EHS, permitting and impact assessment projects for clients in Belgium.
• Advise clients on environmental legislation and compliance.
• Support permitting projects in Flanders, coordinating permit applications.
• Contribute to environmental impact assessments and collaborate with specialists.
• Identify, understand and manage environmental and EHS risks for client operations.
• Prepare clear reports and client deliverables.
• Manage project activities and progressively take on larger assignments.
• Build trusted client relationships and share knowledge with colleagues.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Excellent communication and teamwork

Dutch & English fluency; French is a +

Education

Degree in environmental science/engineering/EHS/safety

Job description

Join ERM: Sustainability is our business. Since 1971, ERM has helped thousands of companies around the world achieve their sustainability goals. We’re always looking for exceptional people to join us. Scientists, strategists, thinkers, doers. People ready to work on meaningful projects – projects that will challenge, inspire and reward you like never before. It’s vital work – and we want ambitious people here, to make their mark and help us deliver the future of sustainability. We remain leaders in this space, even after 50 years, and we do it through a unique combination of strategic and technical delivery expertise – bringing together teams of sustainability specialists, with the deep knowledge and on the ground experience to operationalize sustainability and drive results at pace, and at scale to transform businesses Managing Consultant, Environmental & EHS Belgium | SSO CPD The opportunity ERM is looking for a Managing Consultant to join our Environmental & EHS consulting team in Belgium.

In this role, you will work with a diverse range of industrial and corporate clients, helping them navigate environmental and EHS challenges, translate regulatory requirements into practical solutions, and manage environmental and EHS risks throughout their operations.

You will become part of a dynamic, collaborative and supportive team where people enjoy working together and sharing their expertise. We value team players who are curious, open and willing to learn from others, while bringing their own experience and perspective.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside colleagues with different areas of expertise, take on increasing responsibility, and grow your technical, consulting and client‑facing skills.

We are particularly interested in people with experience in environmental legislation, permitting, environmental impact assessment or EHS, but we don't expect you to be an expert in everything. You may bring experience from environmental consulting, industry, engineering, safety, regulatory compliance or another related field. What matters most is that you have a solid technical foundation, enjoy working with clients and colleagues, and are motivated to continue learning and developing.

The role can be based in either our Antwerp or Brussels office where we have a hybrid working policy and flexible working hours.

What you’ll do

• Deliver environmental, permitting, impact assessment and/or EHS projects for clients.
• Advise clients on environmental and EHS legislation and compliance.
• Support environmental permitting projects in Flanders, including the preparation and coordination of permit applications.
• Contribute to environmental impact assessments (m.e.r./MER) and collaborate with technical specialists where relevant.
• Help clients identify, understand and manage environmental and EHS risks associated with their operations and business activities.
• Carry out client and site‑based assessments and translate findings into practical recommendations and solutions.
• Prepare clear, high‑quality reports, documentation and client deliverables.
• Manage your own project activities and progressively take ownership of larger and more complex assignments.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and collaborate with colleagues and specialists across ERM.
• Support and share knowledge with more junior colleagues.

What we’re looking for

• A degree in environmental science, engineering, EHS, safety or another relevant technical discipline.
• Relevant professional experience in environmental, EHS or related consulting, industry, engineering or a regulatory environment.
• Familiarity with Belgian/Flemish environmental legislation, environmental permitting, impact assessment, environmental compliance and/or EHS would be highly valued.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, combined with the ability to produce clear and high‑quality written work.
• A practical, pragmatic and solution‑oriented approach to client challenges.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and the confidence to work directly with clients.
• The ability to work independently while enjoying being part of a collaborative team.
• Curiosity and motivation to continue developing your technical and consulting expertise.
• Fluency in Dutch and good professional English. French is an advantage.

Grow with us

This role offers the opportunity to combine your technical expertise with increasing responsibility for projects and client relationships. You will be part of a team that believes in working together, sharing knowledge and supporting each other’s development. Through collaboration with colleagues in Belgium and specialists across ERM’s wider network, you will have opportunities to broaden your expertise, explore new areas and progressively develop towards more senior consulting responsibilities.

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 Sustainability Report.

At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.

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