Job Description

Please note, candidates must apply by completing the online application form via the Denbighshire County Council website in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Construction Health and Safety Officer

Job Reference:

PDPT00011D1SEE

Location:

County Hall, Ruthin

Salary:

Grade 8 (36,363 - 39,152 per annum)

Hours:

37 per week

Contract:

Permanent

Closing date:

30th September 2025
An opportunity exists for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join the Design and Construction team.

Working closely with the Construction H&S Manager the Post holder will ensure that the delivery of construction projects undertaken by Council is in compliance with all relevant H&S legislation, approved codes of practice and the Council's policies, support / undertake the role of the Principal Designer as defined in the CDM regulation and assist with managing and organising the H&S activities within Design and Construction and the wider Property Team.

The successful candidate will:

Have extensive knowledge of construction/property related H&S legislation & best practice and be full awareness of Construction Health and Safety Legislation. Have the ability to communicate diplomatically and effectively with Members, senior managers, clients, consultants and contractors in a professional, technical or non-technical capacity.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please call Steve Hickey on 07771518773.

What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?

We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.

Flexible and agile working opportunities Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days Local Government Pension Scheme Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc) Car salary sacrifice scheme and car leasing scheme Family friendly policies
To view the full list of benefits we offer, please visit our website: www.denbighshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification:

www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM ON OUR WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE.

We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.

Denbighshire County Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to Equal Opportunities and Welsh Language Standards. We welcome applications made in the Welsh Language. Any applications made in the Welsh Language will not be treated less favourably than any submitted in English. This advert information is also available in Welsh.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 36,363.00-39,152.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Flexitime Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Paid volunteer time Sabbatical Sick pay Store discount Work from home
Application question(s):

Do you hold a NEBOSH Construction certificate as a minimum or equivalent in Occupational Health and Safety with significant post qualification experience? Essential requirement.
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rhuthun LL15 1AS