Senior Safety Engineer - Permitting & Environmental

Worley
Worley

Posted on Jul 17, 2026

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Function:

Senior Safety Engineer - Permitting & Environmental

Location:

The Hague

Start date:

01 Jul 2026

Duration:

Approx. 1 year, with option to become staff

Description

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

Experience Qualifications:

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

Procedure

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

Why Join Worley?

  • 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

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join us and help redefine how regulatory compliance supports smarter, safer, and more efficient project delivery.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

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