Senior Safety Engineer - Permitting & Environmental

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

Senior Safety Engineer – Permitting & Environmental

Location: The Hague

Start Date: 01 Jul 2026

Duration: Approx. 1 year, with option to become staff

About the Role

At Worley, we believe that the real value of permitting lies not at the end of a project but at the very beginning. By fully integrating regulatory compliance and permitting into our engineering processes, we ensure that requirements, constraints, and risks are addressed early. This proactive and embedded approach reduces redesign, prevents delays, and creates a smoother, more predictable path to permit approval. As a Senior Safety Engineer – Permitting & Environmental, you will play a key role in delivering this integrated approach. You will work at the interface of engineering and regulation, helping our clients navigate complex permitting landscapes while enabling efficient and compliant project delivery.

What You’ll Do

• Lead regulatory compliance, permitting and environmental activities across multidisciplinary engineering projects
• Integrate permitting requirements into early design phases (concept, FEED, detailed design) to avoid late-stage risks
• Manage and coordinate Dutch environmental permitting processes, including authority engagement
• Provide expertise on:
  • Environmental regulations and compliance
  • Emissions to air, soil, and water
  • EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) deliverables
  • BAT/BREF and regulatory frameworks
• Act as the key 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, methods, and digital solutions

What You Bring

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong experience in regulatory compliance, permitting, or Safety Engineering, preferably in the (petro‑)chemical or industrial sector
• Solid knowledge of:
  • Dutch permitting frameworks (e.g. Omgevingswet, Activiteitenbesluit)
  • PGS guidelines and environmental legislation
  • EIA processes and environmental assessments
• Experience embedding regulatory requirements into engineering design processes
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary and international teams
• Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English

What Sets You Apart

• You think beyond compliance—you understand how regulation impacts design, cost, and schedule
• You have a proactive mindset and enjoy solving complex regulatory challenges early
• You are comfortable engaging with clients, authorities, and technical teams alike
• You bring leadership and ownership, helping projects succeed from day one

Benefits

• Work on complex, high‑impact industrial projects in the Netherlands and internationally
• Be part of a team that is shaping the integration of permitting and engineering
• Collaborate with experts across multiple disciplines and global offices
• Grow your career in an environment that values innovation, safety, and sustainability