Senior Permitting & Environmental Safety Engineer

TRS Staffing Solutions; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Senior Safety Engineer – Permitting & Environmental in The Hague to drive regulatory compliance and early integration of permitting into engineering design. You will lead cross-functional teams across disciplines, ensuring environmental considerations are embedded from concept to detailed design and during project execution.

You will liaise with authorities, advise on EIA and BAT/BREF frameworks, and guide teams to practical, cost-effective solutions while maintaining project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong experience in regulatory compliance, permitting, or Safety Engineering, preferably in petrochemical or industrial sectors.
• Solid knowledge of Dutch permitting frameworks (e.g. Omgevingswet, Activiteitenbesluit) and EIA processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory compliance, permitting and environmental activities across multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Integrate permitting requirements into early design phases (concept, FEED, detailed design).
• Manage and coordinate Dutch environmental permitting processes, including authority engagement.
• Provide expertise on environmental regulations, emissions to air, soil, and water, EIA deliverables, BAT/BREF.
• Act as the interface between engineering teams, clients, and regulatory authorities.
• Identify permitting risks early and implement practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Support project delivery by managing scope, schedule, and budgets for your discipline.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by applying innovative tools and digital solutions.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Permitting

Environmental engineering

Cross-functional teams

Multidisciplinary teams

Dutch & English

Engineering design integration

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Environmental Engineering degree

Job description

Worley is seeking a Senior Safety Engineer – Permitting & Environmental in The Hague to drive regulatory compliance and early integration of permitting into engineering design. You will lead cross-functional teams across disciplines, ensuring environmental considerations are embedded from concept to detailed design and during project execution.

You will liaise with authorities, advise on EIA and BAT/BREF frameworks, and guide teams to practical, cost-effective solutions while maintaining project