Principal Consultant – Health & Safety Culture and Human Performance

## Principal Consultant – Health & Safety Culture and Human PerformanceApplylocations: Madrid, Spain: Barcelona, Spain: Lisbon, Portugaltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: September 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R This is a rare opportunity to step into a specialist role in one of the world’s leading sustainability consultancies—where the growing fields of Human & Organizational Performance, Health & Safety Culture and Leadership are more important than ever before and where ERM provides a uniquely integrated offering that stands out in the marketplace.At ERM, our clients expect us to support culture transformation through humancentric approaches that compliment and build on our core compliance, assurance and technical safety disciplines. We integrate culture, risk management, sustainability and technology to drive real operational improvement and mindset change with our clients. As a specialist in the Safe and Sustainable Operations team you will work from Boots to Boardroom with our clients across service, manufacturing and other industries in Italy and the rest of Southern Europe.**Ideal Profile*** Strong and proven expertise in health & safety culture assessment and transformation gained either as a consultant or in an international industry environment using recognized models (10 years plus)* Operational health & safety risk management experience at multiple organization levels applying Human Performance tools, Human Factor models, SIF prevention programs, Behavior Based Safety and other methods like Executive and Frontline Coaching* Experience of guiding senior management teams in health & safety leadership and transformation through training, coaching, executive or corporate board positions in HSE or other roles* Experience on HSE MS and potential accreditation in a health and safety field desired (e.g. ISO 45001, NEBOSH, Industrial Engineering, BOSIET and MIST for offshore work desirable but not essential)* The ability to lead projects, guide clients, and deliver high‐quality technical work* Fluency in Italian, English and preferably French**Key activities*** Develop and maintain contacts with clients and support multi-site culture assessments and transformation implementations travelling to HQs and site locations to complete the work* Support client and business development initiatives in Italy and across Southern Europe including proposal writing, sales calls, marketing events, etc and providing specialist input where requested* Conduct top management masterclasses in leadership engagement, risk management, incident and event learning and cascaded H&S capability and awareness training to all employees with leadership intervention techniques, safety routines, etc* Develop and support transformation activities through leadership behaviour change programmes and front line coaching* Network with other ERM specialists globally in sharing know how and client experiences to adopt emerging innovative human performance tools. Our team works with clients in energy, technology, mining companies, through to multi-national corporate companies and multi-industry investment portfolios* Mentor and coach ERM colleagues in human performance measurement and tools to support growth from within and building capabilities in behavioural safety and leadership.* Travel opportunities in Italy and beyond (30-50%), hybrid working from Milan office base**Why Should I Apply?*** The chance to work at the **forefront of Human performance and culture transformation**, shaping solutions for major global clients* A supportive environment with **exceptional opportunities for professional development*** The ability to grow your career within a business where **sustainability is a core value**, not a slogan* A collaborative culture that values specialist skills and empowers you to make real impactIf you’re ready to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a team that is genuinely shaping the future of safe, sustainable operations, we’d love to hear from you.#LI-FF1
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