EHS Consultant - China

Location: Beijing, China
Contract: Independent Consultant / Contractor for an FTC (Full-Time Contract)
Duration: Minimum 12 months, starting October 2026
Coverage: Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen & Macau
Languages: Mandarin & English

We’re looking for an experienced EHS professional to take ownership of Environmental, Health & Safety activities across multiple corporate locations in China.

This is a senior, hands-on consulting assignment where you’ll operate as the primary EHS subject matter expert for China, working closely with regional APAC leadership and local stakeholders.

• Lead EHS compliance across multiple sites in China
• Ensure compliance with Chinese occupational health, safety, environmental and fire safety legislation
• Implement global EHS standards while adapting them to local regulatory requirements
• Conduct workplace risk assessments, audits and compliance reviews
• Manage statutory reporting and regulatory documentation
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis
• Develop and track corrective action plans
• Prepare EHS metrics, dashboards and management-level reporting
• Deliver EHS training, communications and awareness programmes
• Support emergency preparedness, fire safety and business continuity activities
• Work with Workplace, Facilities, HR, Security, landlords, contractors and business leaders
• Engage with regulators and support regulatory inspections where required
• Contribute to wider APAC EHS programmes

• A China-recognised EHS qualification/certification in Occupational Safety and Fire Engineering, such as Certified Safety Engineer or equivalent
• Degree or professional qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ senior-level EHS experience
• Proven experience managing EHS across multiple locations
• Experience within multinational corporate environments
• Strong knowledge of Chinese EHS, occupational safety and fire safety legislation
• Experience with audits, risk assessments, incident investigations and regulatory compliance
• Confidence working independently and influencing senior stakeholders
• Professional proficiency in both Mandarin and English

You’ve previously been the person people turn to when there is an EHS question, rather than someone who simply supports the person making the decision.

You’re comfortable balancing global corporate EHS standards with the realities of Chinese legislation and local regulatory requirements, and you’ve managed compliance across more than one site.

Some travel within China will be required, including support across Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Macau.

Interested, or know someone who could be a strong fit?

Get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Contact: Elvis Eckardt