Senior Permitting & Environmental Safety Engineer

Worley; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International projects

Exposure to regulatory environment

Career growth in safety and permitting

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Senior Safety Engineer – Permitting & Environmental to lead regulatory compliance and permitting activities in complex engineering projects in the Netherlands. You will interface with clients and authorities to ensure early integration of requirements into design, reducing risk and delays.

The role involves coordinating cross-disciplinary teams, delivering EIA work, and advancing BAT/BREF and environmental frameworks within a global engineering context.

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 petro‑chemical or industrial sector.
• Solid knowledge of Dutch permitting frameworks and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory compliance, permitting and environmental activities across multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Integrate permitting requirements into early design phases to avoid late-stage risks.
• Manage Dutch environmental permitting processes and authority engagement.
• Provide expertise on environmental regulations, emissions, EIA deliverables, and regulatory frameworks.
• Act as the interface between engineering teams, clients, and regulatory authorities.
• Identify permitting risks early and implement practical solutions.
• Support project delivery by managing scope, schedule, and budgets for the discipline.
• Contribute to continuous improvement with new tools and digital solutions.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Permitting

Environmental engineering

Safety engineering

Stakeholder communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemical Eng./Environmental Eng.

Job description

Worley is seeking a Senior Safety Engineer – Permitting & Environmental to lead regulatory compliance and permitting activities in complex engineering projects in the Netherlands. You will interface with clients and authorities to ensure early integration of requirements into design, reducing risk and delays.

The role involves coordinating cross-disciplinary teams, delivering EIA work, and advancing BAT/BREF and environmental frameworks within a global engineering context.