Senior Level Health and Safety Lead Jobs

Senior level health and safety lead jobs place experienced professionals in charge of program direction, compliance outcomes, and the cross-functional teams that execute safety initiatives across complex operations. Roles concentrate across Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Manufacturing, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Geosyntec Consultants, Apple, and Curia hiring at this level now.

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Open roles10
Top stateTexas
Top employerGeosyntec Consultants
Top cityAbilene, TX
Work type50% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Environment, Health and Safety Engineer
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Environment, Health and Safety Engineer
Apple
San Jose, California
Specialized Engineering
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Environmental Engineering
$141k - $211k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager
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Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager
Oracle
Abilene, Texas
Compliance & Legal
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Specialized Engineering
Compliance & Risk
Environmental Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Senior Environmental, Health, and Safety Consultant
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Senior Environmental, Health, and Safety Consultant
Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
Tallahassee, Florida
Business Analysis
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Hybrid
Master's degree in environmental engineering
501-1,000

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Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Consultant
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Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Consultant
Colden Corporation
Manchester, New Hampshire
Consulting & Professional Services
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Legal
Project Management
Compliance & Risk
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager
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Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager
Hytorc
South Hackensack, New Jersey
Compliance & Risk
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Health & Safety
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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Senior Level Health and Safety Lead Job Market

Who's Hiring

Geosyntec Consultants2 open roles
Apple1 open role
Curia1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Technology & Software
  • Manufacturing
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

Senior Level Health and Safety Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level health and safety lead job?

Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned safety programs end-to-end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating that you have set policy, led incident investigations, managed regulatory agency relationships, and developed junior staff puts you ahead. Certifications like CSP or CHMM reinforce technical credibility, but concrete outcomes, reduced incident rates, successful audits, and program builds, are what close the gap at the senior stage.

Which companies hire senior level health and safety leads?

Companies hiring senior level health and safety leads right now include Geosyntec Consultants, Apple, and Curia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large industrial, construction, and energy employers alongside mid-size manufacturers and logistics operators who need an experienced lead to own their compliance programs independently.

Are there remote senior level health and safety lead jobs?

Yes, though remote availability at this level depends heavily on industry. About 50% of senior level health and safety lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements more common than fully remote since many roles require periodic site presence for audits, inspections, and team oversight. Corporate and consulting-side roles tend to offer the most flexibility.

What makes a health and safety lead role senior level?

Senior level health and safety lead roles are defined by program ownership rather than task execution. That means setting the safety strategy for a site or business unit, making compliance decisions independently, managing relationships with regulators, and mentoring junior safety staff. The scope is broader, the accountability is higher, and the expectation is that you drive outcomes rather than carry them out under direction.

Which industries hire the most senior level health and safety leads?

Senior level health and safety lead roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate in heavily regulated environments where regulatory exposure, workforce size, and site complexity create a sustained need for senior safety leadership rather than occasional compliance support.