Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) Senior Consultant

Reddy Architecture Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Reddy Architecture Group in Dublin is seeking an experienced PSDP Senior Consultant to join our growing PSDP team. You will lead design risk management, coordinate designers, and ensure compliance with Construction Regulations across a diverse portfolio of projects.

Based in Dublin, with hybrid working and site-access travel, you will report to the Associate Director, PSDP Services, and mentor junior team members while delivering PSDP duties from concept through to completion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' PSDP experience on construction projects.
• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Building Surveying, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Professional body membership (Chartered status or working towards).
• Recognised PSDP training completed (Engineers Ireland/RIAI PSDP Course, IOSH PSDP Training, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Design risk management

Design coordination

Stakeholder management

MS Word

MS Excel

Project supervision

Driving licence

Education

Architecture/Engineering degree

PSDP training

Job description

Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) Senior Consultant

Dublin Full Time

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.

About the Role

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.

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:

Degree or equivalent qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Building Surveying, Construction Management or related discipline

Benefit from ongoing professional development, mentoring, and clear career progression opportunities.

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

Qualification in Safety, Health & Welfare (e.g. H Dip 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.

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.

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