Senior Safety Engineer - Permitting & Environmental (Dutch speaker)

Dutch speaking Senior Safety Engineer - Permitting & Environmental
Opportunity reference: 6773

EPC, Maintenance & Asset integrity

Zuid-Holland

The Hague

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Organisation

Our client is a leading global provider of professional project and asset services in the energy, chemicals, and resources sector. Worldwide, 51,000 of the world’s brightest minds collaborate in the fields of energy, chemicals, and resources to create a more sustainable world. As a global team, they all share one thing in common: they thrive on challenges and are working to solve the complexities of the energy, chemicals, and resources sector. Due to climate change, the focus is on energy transition to achieve the shared goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

What are you going to do?

As a Senior Safety Engineer – Permitting & Environmental (Dutch speaking), you will play a key role in delivering this integrated approach. You will work at the interface of engineering and regulation, helping our client navigate complex permitting landscapes while enabling efficient, compliant, and sustainable project delivery.

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.

Furthermore, you will 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.

Qualifications

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

Offer

Selectum brengt al meer dan 20 jaar opdrachtgevers en professionals bij elkaar in zowel tijdelijke als vaste arbeidsovereenkomsten. Afhankelijk van de vraag van de klant en de aard van de werkzaamheden, faciliteren wij ook opdrachten voor zelfstandig ondernemers en adviseurs. Arbeidsvoorwaarden en beloning worden altijd gebaseerd op gelijkwaardige onderhandelingen met zowel klant als kandidaat.

In het merendeel van de gevallen treed je bij Selectum in loondienst voor de duur van een project of voorafgaande aan indiensttreding bij onze klant. Voor loondienstverbanden bij Selectum vormt de ABU CAO en de toepassing van de inlenersbeloning (aan de hand van de arbeidsvoorwaarden van de klant) de basis Voor het pakket dat wij je kunnen bieden. Dit pakket is altijd marktconform.
Wanneer een specifieke opdracht kan worden uitgevoerd door een ZZP-er, spreken wij een tarief af voor het zelfstandig uitvoeren van deze opdracht bij onze opdrachtgever. Hiervoor moet zowel de klant, de opdracht als de ZZP-er aan verschillende voorwaarden voldoen.
In een aantal gevallen is onze klant op zoek naar een kandidaat voor de uitbreiding van haar eigen organisatie. In die gevallen wordt de arbeidsovereenkomst aangegaan met onze klant en zo ook de uiteindelijke arbeidsvoorwaarden (rechtstreeks) afgestemd.

Questions about the vacancy/assignment?

Do you have questions about the role, the work, or the work environment?
Our consultant is here to help and can provide you with all the details.
Whether it’s about the project itself, the team culture, growth opportunities, or practical arrangements—feel free to reach out directly.

Paulina van Bindsbergen - Hasior

p.hasior@selectum.nl

06 1180 9789

Why Selectum

Great matches aren’t made in spreadsheets—they’re made through real conversations.
That’s why Selectum takes a different approach. We speak personally with both clients and candidates, taking the time to understand the people, the context, and the requirements. We know who fits where—and why.

Our strength lies in relationships and technical insight. In sectors where safety and quality are critical, every decision matters. That’s why we choose carefully—ensuring the right person is in the right place. What are you looking for?