Project Supervisor Design Process Consultant

Reddy Architecture + Urbanism; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Reddy Architecture + Urbanism is seeking an experienced PSDP professional to lead design risk management and coordination across a diverse project portfolio. The role involves advising clients, designers, and project teams on duties under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations, and driving hazard elimination and risk mitigation throughout the design process.

The successful candidate will report to the Associate Director, PSDP Services, join a growing PSDP team based in

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' PSDP experience on construction projects with recognised PSDP training.
• Experience in design risk management and coordinating designers under regulations.
• Strong understanding of architectural/engineering drawings and construction methods.
• Ability to identify, assess and communicate design-related hazards and risk mitigation.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and IT skills (Word/Excel).
• 5 years' experience in construction, engineering, architecture or design management.
• Full clean driving licence and vehicle for project travel.

Responsibilities

• Undertake PSDP role across a diverse project portfolio.
• Advise clients/designers on duties under Safety, Health and Welfare Regulations.
• Lead hazard identification, assessment, elimination and mitigation.
• Prepare Design Risk Registers, Preliminary Safety & Health Plans and PSDP docs.
• Coordinate designers and foster cooperation among stakeholders.
• Liaise with PSCSs, contractors, consultants and temporary works designers.
• Attend design team, client and site meetings to ensure compliance.
• Prepare and issue Safety Files per statutory requirements.
• Monitor quality management and PSDP procedures.
• Contribute to PSDP systems development and best practices.
• Support growth and development of PSDP services.

Skills

Design risk management

Design coordination

Hazard identification

Stakeholder management

MS Word

MS Excel

Effective communication

Education

Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Chartered status or working towards

PSDPSD training (PSDP Course)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Are you an experienced Construction/Design Professional working as a PSDP looking for a new challenge? Join a dynamic and growing team where your knowledge of design risk management and construction safety knowledge will directly influence project outcomes across a diverse portfolio.Suitable candidates are likely to have a background and experience in engineering, architecture, construction design, design management, building surveying, construction mythology and be fulfilling the role of a Project Supervisor.

As a PSDP you will be required to demonstrate:

• Design process and construction knowledge.
• Design coordination and an ability to coordinate designers.
• Design Risk Management - Understanding of hazard elimination and reduction through design.
• Knowledge of the Construction Regulations.
• Ability to advise clients and manage design-stage risk.

We are seeking highly motivated professionals to join our growing and established PSDP team based in Dublin or Cork. Hybrid working is supported in due course, provided candidates are suitably located to facilitate site visits across a broad range of projects. This role offers the opportunity to work independently, lead design health and safety coordination during the design process, and contribute to the successful delivery of projects while reporting to the Associate Director, PSDP Services.

About the Role

• Undertake the role of Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) across a diverse portfolio of projects.
• Advise clients, designers, and project teams on their duties under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations.
• Lead the identification, assessment, elimination, and mitigation of design-related hazards and risks.
• Prepare and maintain Design Risk Registers, Preliminary Safety & Health Plans, and associated PSDP documentation.
• Coordinate the activities of designers and promote effective cooperation between all project stakeholders.
• Liaise with PSCSs, contractors, specialist consultants, and temporary works designers throughout project delivery.
• Attend design team, client, and site meetings as required to support compliance with health and safety obligations.
• Prepare, coordinate, and issue Safety Files in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Monitor and promote compliance with internal quality management and PSDP procedures.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of PSDP systems, standards, and best practices.
• Support the growth and development of PSDP services across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake the role of Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) across a diverse portfolio of projects.
• Advise clients, designers, and project teams on their duties under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations.
• Lead the identification, assessment, elimination, and mitigation of design-related hazards and risks.
• Prepare and maintain Design Risk Registers, Preliminary Safety & Health Plans, and associated PSDP documentation.
• Coordinate the activities of designers and promote effective cooperation between all project stakeholders.
• Liaise with PSCSs, contractors, specialist consultants, and temporary works designers throughout project delivery.
• Attend design team, client, and site meetings as required to support compliance with health and safety obligations.
• Prepare, coordinate, and issue Safety Files in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Monitor and promote compliance with internal quality management and PSDP procedures.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of PSDP systems, standards, and best practices.
• Support the growth and development of PSDP services across the business.

What We're Looking For

• Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years' experience undertaking the role of PSDP on construction projects, with recognised PSDP training completed, which must include:
• Demonstrated experience in design risk management and the coordination of designers under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations.
• Strong understanding of architectural and engineering drawings, construction methodologies, and site operations.
• Ability to identify, assess, and communicate design-related hazards and risk mitigation measures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, report-writing, and IT skills, including proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• 5 years' experience in construction, engineering, architecture, design management or a related design management discipline.
• Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle for project-related travel.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Building Surveying, Construction Management or related discipline
• Qualification in Safety, Health & Welfare (e.g. HDip SHWW, CSHWW, Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health.
• Professional body membership - Chartered status, or working towards chartership, with IOSH, Engineers Ireland (IEI), RIAI, SCSI, APS, or an equivalent.
• Recognised PSDP training completed (e.g. Engineers Ireland/RIAI PSDP Course, IOSH PSDP Training, or equivalent).

Why Join Us?

• Join a collaborative and supportive team with a strong reputation in design and construction health & safety.
• Work on high-profile projects across the Education, Healthcare, Residential, Commercial, and Public sectors.
• Take ownership of projects and play a key role in influencing health and safety outcomes from concept through to completion.
• Benefit from ongoing professional development, mentoring, and clear career progression opportunities.

Important Note to Applicants

This role is specifically focused on the coordination of the design process and the statutory functions of the Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP).

General occupational health and safety experience, site safety management, auditing, incident investigation, or ISO management systems experience alone will not be considered sufficient without demonstrable design-process and PSDP-related experience.

Applicants must provide details of two projects where they personally discharged PSDP duties. Applications without project examples will not be progressed.