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.

Senior Safety Engineer - Permitting & Environmental jobs

Senior Safety Engineer - Permitting & Environmental