Construction Health and Safety Officer
| Posting date: | 05 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,363 to £39,152 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 8 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 September 2025 |
| Location: | Ruthin, Denbighshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Denbighshire County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PDPT00011D1SEE |
Summary
Construction Health and Safety Officer
Job reference: PDPT00011D1SEE
Location: 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.
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
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
Please outline on your application form how you meet all the essential criteria for this position within your supporting statement.
Candidates must complete an application form on our website to be considered. 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.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job reference: PDPT00011D1SEE
Location: 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.
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
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
Please outline on your application form how you meet all the essential criteria for this position within your supporting statement.
Candidates must complete an application form on our website to be considered. 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.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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