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 is 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 in 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
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 is not treated as an afterthought, but as a key part of your project’s design integrity.
Related Services
Seamlessly carry safety through to the construction stage with coordinated site oversight.
Get expert support on safety duties, compliance, and best practices across your project.
Verify that safety measures planned during design are being implemented effectively on-site.
External Resources
Official guidance from the HSE on Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015 in the UK.
Guidance on duties, legal responsibilities, and the appointment of a PSDP in Ireland.
