Design Safety Lead

7 days ago

Cork, Cork, Ireland DPS Group Global Full time

Design Safety Lead

Arcadis is the world's leading company in sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy for natural and built assets. With over 36,000 professionals in 70+ countries, we are united in improving quality of life and solving the world's most complex challenges.

About the Role:
Arcadis DPS Group specializes in Project Management, Multi-Discipline Design, and Construction Management for Pharmaceutical and Life Science Buildings. Based in our Cork office, you will lead design safety for diverse Pharmaceutical and Life Science projects across Ireland and Europe, reporting to our Design Safety Manager.

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Key Responsibilities:

Design Safety Coordination:

  • Act as the primary Health & Safety Coordinator during the design phase (PSDP role).
  • Conduct detailed reviews of safety-related documentation (e.g., Hazardous Area Classifications, Risk Assessments, and Emergency Relief Calculations).
  • Oversee and maintain Design Safety documentation (e.g., Basis of Safety, Preliminary Health & Safety Plan).
  • Lead and document multidisciplinary Risk Assessment exercises, including HAZID/HAZOP/LOPA.
  • Coordinate action closures from risk assessments and ensure project Safety File handover.

Client & Team Support:

  • Support business development and maintain client relationships.
  • Ensure adherence to Arcadis General Business Principles, codes, and standards.

Experience & Skills Required:

  • Engineering qualification (Third Level) with 10+ years in a multi-disciplinary design office or client engineering team.
  • Background in Design or Process Safety (PSDP experience desirable).
  • Familiarity with designing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing facilities is an advantage.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.

Why Arcadis?

At Arcadis, we empower everyone to be their best because your contribution matters. We take a skills-based approach, allowing you to shape your career and maximize your impact. By joining us, you'll do meaningful work, delivering sustainable solutions for a better planet and leaving a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We're dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. Through six ED&I workstreams—Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Race—we foster innovation by bringing together diverse perspectives. Together, we improve quality of life while building a more inclusive future.

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