Managing Consultant – EHS

Sigma Earth; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Earth is seeking a seasoned EHS Principal Consultant with experience in renewable energy. The role requires strategic leadership in safety performance across projects, mentoring junior consultants, and developing client relationships. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Safety or Engineering, alongside relevant certifications and 12-15 years of experience in the sector. Responsibilities include guiding safety management systems, engaging with clients, and promoting a strong safety culture. Excellent communication skills and a solid engineering foundation are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of experience in the renewable energy sector.
• Experience with IFC, World Bank, and EHS guidelines.
• Strong experience in construction and operations of renewable projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic safety leadership for renewable energy projects.
• Build long-term client relationships and act as a trusted advisor.
• Mentor junior consultants to strengthen technical knowledge.

Skills

Project Management

Safety Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Technical Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Safety or Engineering

Certifications such as NEBOSH IGC or ISO 45001

Job description

Key Responsibilities

EHS Leadership & Project Delivery

• Provide strategic safety leadership and guide clients in improving safety performance across renewable energy projects.
• Advise on the design and implementation of safety initiatives, culture programmes, and EHS management systems.
• Support compliance with local and international safety standards, including the Factories Act, OSHA, ISO 45001, IFC Performance Standards, and FPE requirements.
• Manage project scoping, budgeting, resource planning, and timely delivery in line with client expectations and ERM quality standards.

Client Engagement & Relationship Management

• Build strong, long-term client relationships and act as a trusted advisor on safety and risk management.
• Convert complex safety and technical issues into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated EHS solutions with safety as a core focus.

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Mentor and coach junior consultants to strengthen technical knowledge, safety capability, and client-facing skills.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance within project teams.
• Lead internal knowledge-sharing activities to build thought leadership in occupational safety and health.
• For Principal Consultant roles, lead large multidisciplinary teams across geographies and contribute to organisation-wide thought leadership.

Business Development & Market Growth

• Identify and develop opportunities for safety consulting services across sectors such as renewable energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, chemicals, and energy.
• Support key account planning, proposal writing, and client pitch presentations with a strong safety-focused value proposition.
• Represent ERM in industry forums, webinars, and client events as a subject matter expert in occupational safety and risk management.
• For Principal Consultant roles, lead strategic growth initiatives and secure high-value consulting opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Safety, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Certifications such as NEBOSH IGC, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, IOSH, or equivalent are mandatory.
• Global credentials such as CSP, CMIOSH, or similar certifications are strongly preferred.
• 12–15 years of experience in the renewable energy sector.
• Experience with IFC, World Bank, and EHS guidelines, including work with international lending institutions.
• Strong experience across construction and operations of transmission lines, wind energy projects, and solar installations.
• Solid engineering foundation with hands-on experience in project execution, operational excellence, and risk management for large-scale renewable projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage clients, lead project teams, and deliver high-quality consulting outcomes in a fast-paced environment.