UK Site Managers Win Top Housebuilding Awards

THE UK’s best site managers have been recognised for achieving the highest standards in housebuilding and their commitment to building quality homes.

The Pride in the Job Supreme Awards are organised by the National House Building Council (NHBC), the new homes warranty and insurance provider.

With over 8,000 entrants across the UK, the competition is split into five categories.

Pride in the Job Awards

Announced on Friday 19 January 2024 at London Hilton on Park Lane, this year’s Pride in the Job 2023 Supreme Award winners are:

• Small builder category winner – Aaron Parradine of Wickford Development Co Ltd for his work at Woodlands Park in Great Dunmow, Essex
• Medium builder category winner – Cathal Brannigan of Alskea Ltd for his work at Oakfield Park in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland
• Large builder category winner – Ryan Lewis of CALA Homes Cotswold for his work at Fernleigh Park in Stratford-upon-Avon
• High-rise category winner – Nigel James-Walsh of Berkeley Homes South East London Ltd for his work at South Quay Plaza 4 in London
• Multi-storey category winner – Nigel Smith of Darren Smith Builders Ltd for his work at East-Thorpe Court in Mirfield, West Yorkshire

Now in its 43^rd year, judging for the Pride in the Job Awards means each site manager is assessed across six areas: consistency, attention to detail, leadership, interpretation of drawings and specifications, technical expertise and health and safety.

Steve Wood, NHBC CEO

Steve Wood, CEO at NHBC said: “The role of the site manager is one of the most demanding and challenging in housebuilding. It’s important to recognise the vital role the UK’s very best are playing in making sure new homes are delivered on time, on safe sites and to exacting construction quality standards.

“These awards play a pivotal role in NHBC’s drive to give consumers confidence in the quality of new-build homes. Congratulations to all of the 2023 Pride in the Job Award Supreme winners. They are an inspiration and should be very proud of the quality of new homes they are creating.”

This year’s Supreme Award runners-up are:

• Small builder category runner-up – Gareth Davies of T I Davies A’I Fab Cyf for his work at Maes Y-Dderwen in Cardigan
• Medium builder category runner-up – Gavin Pullen of Rose Homes for Life for his work at Lawford Green in Manningtree, Essex
• Large builder category runner-up – Sean O’Regan of Barratt Manchester for his work at Waldmers Wood in Bury, Greater Manchester
• High-rise category runner-up – Ian Brown of Hollybrook (Harlow) Ltd for his work at Burnt Mill in Harlow, Essex
• Multi-storey category runner-up – George Martin of The Hill Group for his work at Lampton Parkside in Hounslow

See the full list of Pride in the Job winners.

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