Design Safety Lead

T-pro; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in Cork is looking for a Design Safety Coordinator to lead safety initiatives for Pharmaceutical and Life Science projects across Ireland and Europe. Candidates should have over 10 years' experience in a multi-disciplinary design environment, with a background in Design or Process Safety. Join us for an impactful career focusing on meaningful work and sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a multi-disciplinary design office or client engineering team.
• Background in Design or Process Safety is desirable.
• Familiarity with designing API manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary Health & Safety Coordinator during the design phase.
• Conduct detailed reviews of safety documentation.
• Lead multidisciplinary Risk Assessment exercises.
• Ensure adherence to project Safety File handover.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking skills

Education

Third Level Engineering qualification

Job description

Overview

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.

Be part of something impactful – join us!

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.

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.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.