Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) consultants help organizations protect workers, reduce environmental impacts, and meet regulatory requirements. These professionals assess workplace risks, evaluate environmental practices, and recommend practical programs that support safer operations and stronger compliance. Explore vetted EHS consultant opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by employer, industry, and project, but often include conducting safety audits and environmental assessments, identifying hazards, reviewing policies and procedures, and advising on corrective actions. Consultants may help clients prepare for inspections, investigate incidents, manage hazardous materials, and build training programs. They also translate complex regulations into clear guidance for leaders and frontline teams.
Successful EHS consultants combine technical expertise with sound judgment and communication skills. Employers may seek experience in occupational health and safety, environmental compliance, industrial hygiene, risk assessment, or management systems. Familiarity with applicable federal, state, and local regulations is valuable, as is the ability to analyze data, prepare reports, lead training, and work effectively with clients. Credentials such as CSP, CIH, or related certifications may be preferred for some positions.
EHS consultants work with organizations across manufacturing, construction, energy, healthcare, logistics, technology, and professional services. Depending on their background, they may specialize in workplace safety, environmental permitting, audits, sustainability, emergency preparedness, or regulatory compliance. Senior consultants can progress into principal, practice leader, director, or broader environmental and safety leadership roles.
Browse Environmental Health and Safety Consultant openings on Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by specialization, industry, and level of responsibility to find a position that fits your experience and career goals.
Advisor, Environmental Health & Safety
$92K - $118K *
Help us implement effective EHS solutions for a new distribution center, ensuring compliance and safety for employees and the community while collaborating with leadership to mitigate risks and enhanc...
3 weeks ago
$85K *
Shape the future of workplace safety by leading EHS initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of safety across operations. Drive continuous improvement through data analysis and target...
2 days ago
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
$115K - $135K *
Champion a culture of safety by leading EHS programs across manufacturing and commissioning sites. Drive compliance with regulations, enhance environmental stewardship, and support ESG initiatives whi...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Optimize environmental, health, and safety practices at a new facility, ensuring compliance and safety during construction activities while mentoring teams and resolving EHS issues effectively...
2 weeks ago
Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
$80K - $95K *
Champion safety excellence by leading EHS initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering a proactive culture. Collaborate with leadership to drive continuous improvement and minimize operational risk...
2 weeks ago
$98K - $120K *
Champion a safe work environment by leading EHS initiatives across multiple plants. Collaborate with management to ensure compliance, conduct incident investigations, and implement effective safety pr...
Reposted 1 week ago
Environmental Health & Safety Manager
$80K - $95K *
Drive your career forward as you lead EHS initiatives, ensuring safety and compliance across operations. Collaborate with teams to foster a culture of safety, manage incident prevention programs, and...
6 days ago
Environmental Health & Safety Manager
$80K - $95K *
Empower safety excellence by overseeing EHS policies and training across multiple sites. Drive incident prevention, compliance, and a culture of safety while collaborating with teams to enhance operat...
6 days ago
Environmental Health & Safety Manager
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of workplace safety by leading EHS initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of safety across operations. Collaborate with teams to minimize risks and enhance employee...
6 days ago
Senior Health and Safety Compliance Specialist
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in complex H&S compliance projects while mentoring staff, managing client relationships, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and professionalism in a remote work environment...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Empower safety excellence in high-stakes construction environments. Lead EHS operations, mentor teams, and ensure compliance across multiple data center projects nationwide. Drive a proactive safety c...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Empower safety excellence in high-stakes construction environments. Lead EHS operations, mentor teams, and ensure compliance across multiple data center projects nationwide. Your expertise will drive...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$75K - $95K *
Shape the future of environmental health and safety by driving compliance, enhancing programs, and fostering collaboration across facilities to ensure safe and sustainable operations...
3 weeks ago
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager Mid-Atlantic
$135K - $170K *
Lead the development and implementation of EHS programs, ensuring compliance and safety across utility construction projects. Collaborate with teams to conduct audits, training, and incident investiga...
3 weeks ago
Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant
$140K - $160K *
Advance your career as a Senior/Principal Environmental Consultant, leading subsurface investigations and remediation projects while mentoring junior staff and driving business development in the nort...
6 days ago
Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant
$140K - $160K *
Advance your career as a Senior/Principal Environmental Consultant, leading subsurface investigations and remediation projects while mentoring junior staff and driving business development in the nort...
5 days ago
Associate/Envir. Health & Safety Engineer
$80K - $100K *
Advance your career by applying safety and environmental expertise to identify and resolve issues, conduct training, and manage compliance in a dynamic industrial setting. Collaborate with teams to en...
1 week ago
$90K - $110K *
Join us to lead biosafety consulting engagements, mentor teams, and enhance lab safety protocols. Drive risk assessments and IBC program development while collaborating with clients to ensure complian...
5 days ago
Facility Environmental Health & Safety Manager
$90K - $110K *
Join a team that's committed to enhancing safety and compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective EHS programs, conduct risk assess...
Reposted 2 days ago
Environmental Health & Safety Director
$110K - $130K *
Drive a comprehensive EH&S strategy across diverse operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, fostering a safety culture, and promoting environmental stewardship while supporting sustainable growth a...
5 days ago
$88K - $105K *
Inspire a culture of safety across diverse construction sites by leading EHS operations, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Drive incident prevention and foster communication b...
3 weeks ago
Manager, Environmental Health & Safety
$130K - $155K *
Drive safety excellence by managing H&S programs, training staff, and ensuring compliance across operations. Collaborate with teams to foster a proactive safety culture and continuously improve manage...
2 weeks ago
Environmental Health and Safety Engineer
$80K - $95K *
Optimize health, safety, and environmental measures to ensure compliance, coordinate initiatives, and manage training programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workplace safety and...
4 days ago
Environmental Health and Safety Engineer
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance health, safety, and environmental compliance. Drive initiatives, conduct training, and collaborate across departments to foster a safe workplace while ensuring adherence...
4 days ago
Environmental Consultant – Senior Level (Hybrid)
$100K - $125K *
Pioneer environmental solutions by leading complex regulatory projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and fostering client relationships across the Midwest and beyond. Drive compliance and permitt...
3 weeks ago
What does an Environmental Health and Safety consultant do?
An EHS consultant advises organizations on protecting employees and the environment. Typical work includes risk assessments, safety and environmental audits, compliance guidance, incident investigations, training, and recommendations for improving workplace practices.
What qualifications are common for EHS consultant jobs?
Employers commonly look for experience in occupational safety, environmental compliance, industrial hygiene, or risk management, along with strong analytical, writing, and client communication skills. Some roles prefer certifications such as CSP or CIH.
Which industries hire Environmental Health and Safety consultants?
EHS consultants support a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, construction, energy, healthcare, logistics, and technology. The specific expertise required depends on the organization's operations and regulatory environment.
Do EHS consultant jobs pay $100,000 or more?
Some experienced and specialized EHS consultant roles offer salaries of $100,000 or more. Compensation varies based on factors such as location, industry, seniority, credentials, and the scope of client responsibilities.
How can I find Environmental Health and Safety consultant jobs on Ladders?
Search Ladders for Environmental Health and Safety Consultant roles and review vetted professional openings paying $100,000 or more. Compare opportunities by industry, specialization, location, and level of responsibility.