Consultant, Management Systems & Compliance

ERM (Environmental Resources Management); Delhi; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Consulting Senior Associate – Management Systems & Compliance in India to support global consulting delivery by assisting in management system development, legal obligation research, and compliance program tasks within the Safe & Sustainable Operations line.

You will work with senior consultants and global teams to deliver outputs, focus on hands-on execution, data handling, documentation, QA/QC, and contribute to growth of the CDH-SSO team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience in EHS/ESG management systems or compliance is preferred.
• Familiarity with EHS/ESG platforms and regulatory frameworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of management system elements and governing documents.
• Assist in preparing permits, plans, and compliance deliverables.
• Update and maintain data on EHS/ESG platforms and generate basic dashboards.
• Conduct legal obligation research and regulatory tracking with guidance.
• Maintain compliance platforms and reporting workflows with stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation discipline

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Cority

Enablon

Sphera

Intelex

Power BI

Job description

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 byassistingin 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 builda strong foundationin 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, byassistingwith discrete legal registers,legal obligation research,compliance calendars,checklists, and simple governance tools.
• Support digitally enableddelivery ofindustry-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 whilemaintainingquality and timeline commitments; keep trackers, evidence files, and status reports current.
• Collaborate with global colleagues and CDH-SSO team members, activelyparticipatingin 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, orrelateddiscipline; equivalent experience considered.
• Typically,1+ years of relevant experience (includingconsulting 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.
• Proficiencyin MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and good dataorganizationskills; familiarity withEHS/ESG platforms.

Preferred qualifications, skills & competencies

• Master's degree in environmental management, sustainability, EHS, environmental policy, information systems, orrelated 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.
• Assistin configuring, updating, andmaintainingdata on EHS/ESG compliance platforms such as Cority, Enablon, Sphera, or Intelex, asrequired.
• Assistwith 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.
• Assistinmaintainingcompliance platforms, digital tools, and reporting frameworks by updating data, generating reports, and supporting basic dashboard maintenance.