Senior Safety Engineer - Permitting & Environmental

Location: The Hague

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

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