Job Description

Join our growing team of dedicated professionals at Gallagher Bassett, who guide those in need to the best possible outcomes for their health and wellbeing. You'll be part of a resilient team that works together to redefine the boundaries of excellence. At our organization, we value collaboration and making a positive impact in the lives of our clients and claimants, offering you the opportunity to join a team where your skills and dedication can truly make a difference. GUIDE. GUARD. GO BEYOND.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.
Overview

About Gallagher Bassett Technical Services

Gallagher Bassett Technical Services is a trusted leader in risk management and consulting services. We provide tailored solutions to help businesses navigate complex safety and environmental challenges, while creating safer workplace environments.

About the Role
Are you a driven and adaptable professional with a passion for safety and environmental compliance? Gallagher Bassett Technical Services is seeking a Safety & Environmental Consultant to join our team based in the Chicago area. This role offers hands-on experience working with clients in industrial and construction environments. Travel across the Midwest and beyond is required for on-site assessments. 

Position Details: 

• Pay: Starting at $70K/yr depending on experience 
• Hours: M-F 8am - 5pm CST
• Location: Remote in the Chicago Land area
• Travel: Up to 50% travel (1 to 3 days at a time) 

How you'll make an impact

Key Responsibilities

As a Safety & Environmental Consultant, you will:

• Conduct assessments such as machine guarding evaluations, Dust Hazard Analyses (DHAs), electrical safety reviews, and general safety and environmental audits.
• Assist in developing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans.
• Support and deliver training sessions and client presentations.
• Participate in compliance audits, inspections, and program development for industrial and construction environments.
• Help produce clear and professional reports for clients.
• Stay informed about OSHA, NFPA, ASTM, ANSI, EPA, and state-specific regulations.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to business growth.
• Travel extensively (> 50% of time) across the Midwest and nationwide for client projects.

About You

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking candidates who are:

• Early in their career and eager to learn about industrial or construction safety, health, and environmental compliance.
• Self-driven and motivated to succeed in a dynamic consulting environment.
• Interested in gaining knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, and EPA requirements.
• Strong communicators with a willingness to develop technical writing and public speaking skills.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in the field.
• Open to extensive travel and adaptable to diverse client environments.
• Motivated to pursue professional certifications within the first year of employment.

Preferred Certification(s) to have or can get within 1 year of starting position

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
• Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
• Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP)
• Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST)
• Occupational Hygiene & Safety Technician (OHST)
• Illinois Department of Health (IDPH) Licensed Asbestos Inspector

Why Join Gallagher Bassett Technical Services?

• Work with a variety of clients in manufacturing, construction, and industrial sectors.
• Access company-supported training and professional certification programs.
• Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.
• Build expertise in safety, environmental, and risk management consulting.

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Compensation and benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. 

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program
• And more...

**The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.

We value inclusion and diversity

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Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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