Principal Designer and Safety Officer

We have an exciting opportunity within our Health and Safety team and are looking for the right person to fill the role of Principal Designer and Safety Officer. This would suit an individual who has an in depth understanding of the requirements relating to construction health and safety and the role of the principal designer and is able to communicate this enthusiastically and effectively. 

What you’ll be doing

You would be working closely as part of a team, inputting your ideas and developing yourself in one of Yorkshires leading Social Housing Providers. Working with and supporting others, your ability to communicate, build relationships and listen will be as important as your knowledge.  

You will be responsible for providing a comprehensive and professional Construction Design Management (CDM), Principal Designer service as required by the CDM Regulations, and associated Approved Codes of Practice (ACOP). As well as working with the Health and Safety Team to lead on delivering the health and safety function associated with construction and associated work practices both internally and externally.

You will work with the Health and Safety team in maintaining our high standards, including our ISO45001 accreditation and help in delivering the organisation’s longer term vision for health, safety and wellbeing.

You will be working for an organisation which embraces a “Worksmart” approach at the heart of its business, meaning using the available technology to work between home, office and other locations, to best suit the needs of the organisation as well as your needs. Giving you the opportunity to achieve a much healthier work / life balance.

What we’re looking for 

• NEBOSH construction safety certificate or equivalent.
• APS principal designer qualification.
• Substantial experience of all stages of the design and construction of a wide range of building types.
• Experience of carrying out the duties of Principal designer.
• Experience of carrying out H&S inspections.
• Ability to interpret and apply H&S legislation to provide practical solutions.
• Ability to compose and write basic reports and co-ordinate administration procedures thoroughly and accurately.
• Must be able to work flexibly between home and work base locations generally in the Wakefield region, to meet the needs of the service and organisation.

Please note that although regular travel is not a key element of this role and will generally fall within the Wakefield and district area, a full, valid driving licence and daily access to a car with business insurance is a requirement of the post. 

For more information or an informal chat about this role, please contact Paula Norton Head of Health and Safety on 07786 028747. 

Please note: that interviews will be held week commencing 4 May 2025.

Vico Homes is accredited by Investors in People, which means we recognise that our colleagues are our most valuable asset. As an employer we can offer you a great set of benefits which includes:

• 26 days holiday (rising to 31 after 5 years' service) and statutory bank holidays;
• an extra day off on your birthday;
• generous employer pension contribution;
• happy to talk flexible working, including options for reduced hours, compressed hours or other flexible working patterns;
• a wide range of personal development opportunities;
• a fantastic health and wellbeing package;
• access to Vico Homes Rewards for a fantastic range of lifestyle savings and salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work, home electronics and our car benefit scheme;
• one day to take part in our Volunteering Scheme; and
• "cycle to work" scheme and discounted shopping platform.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all.

How to apply

• Read the job description, person specification and guidance notes below.
• Complete the supporting information form below with details of how you meet the person specification.
• We also encourage you to provide your CV if you have one but please remove any information that identifies you (e.g. your name and address). 
• Email your supporting information form, and CV if you have one, to [email protected] before the closing date. Applications close at midnight on the date specified at the top of this page.

What happens next? 

• You'll receive an automatic reply to let you know we've received your application.
• We'll then score all the applications against the person specification and contact you to let you know if we're inviting you to interview. 

If you have any questions, please contact our Recruitment Team on the email address above.