At Fiontar Group, we provide expert PSDP and Principal Designer services to ensure health and safety is embedded into your project from the earliest design stages — not something dealt with later when it’s more costly and complex.
By taking a proactive, structured approach, we help reduce risk, prevent delays, and ensure compliance with all legal safety obligations from day one.
Our Approach to PSDP Services & Principal Designer Safety
We act as the Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) in Ireland and the Principal Designer under the UK CDM 2015 Regulations, managing and coordinating all design-related safety responsibilities during the pre-construction phase.
We work directly with your architects, engineers, and design teams to:
- Identify and eliminate health and safety risks during the design process
- Coordinate safety across all disciplines and consultants
- Prepare the legally required Preliminary Health and Safety Plan
- Maintain and update the Design Risk Register
- Ensure compliance with both HSA PSDP requirements (Ireland) and UK CDM Regulations
Our structured and collaborative approach gives you the confidence that design-related safety issues are fully managed and documented — reducing future surprises and setting your project up for success.
Benefits of Design Stage Health and Safety (PSDP Services)
By focusing on design-stage safety, we help you avoid issues that can escalate during construction. Our early-stage involvement brings measurable benefits:
With early intervention, you can reduce:
- Costly design changes and redesign
- Delays due to unforeseen safety issues
- On-site health and safety hazards
- Legal liabilities and enforcement risks
Our experienced team provides clarity, consistency, and foresight — ensuring that safety isn’t treated as an afterthought, but as a key part of your project’s design integrity.
Related Services
- PSCS / Principal Contractor Support
Seamlessly carry safety through to the construction stage with coordinated site oversight. - H&S Consultancy & Advice
Get expert support on safety duties, compliance, and best practices across your project. - Site Audits, Inspections & Compliance Checks
Verify that safety measures planned during design are being implemented effectively on-site.
External Resources
UK HSE – CDM 2015: Principal Designer Responsibilities
Official guidance from the HSE on Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015 in the UK.
Health and Safety Authority (HSA) – PSDP Role Overview
Guidance on duties, legal responsibilities, and the appointment of a PSDP in Ireland.
Contact Us
Planning a project? Let’s make it safer from the start.
Reach out to our team today to discuss how our PSDP / Principal Designer services can help you stay compliant, reduce risk, and build smarter.
