South West site managers win top award for raising standards in house building

The South West region’s best site managers have been recognised for their dedication to raising standards in house building after winning top awards in the most highly regarded competition in the housing industry.

Organised by the National House Building Council (NHBC), the UK’s largest provider of new home warranties and insurance, the prestigious Pride in the Job Awards 2025 crowned four regional winners at the Bournemouth International Centre on Friday 31 October 2025:

• Small builder category – Chris Jones of Robertson Developments Limited for his work at Tregenna Lea in Camborne
• Medium builder category – Steve Walker of C G Fry & Son Limited for his work at Poundbury NEQ in Dorchester
• Large builder category – Mark Tranter of Taylor Wimpey Exeter for his work at The Grove in Plymouth
• Multi-storey category – Gareth Lewis of McCarthy Stone Retirement Lifestyles Southern for his work at Locks View in Swindon

Pride in the Job

As well as their category wins, Mr Jones, Mr Walker, Mr Tranter and Mr Lewis were awarded a Pride in the Job Seal of Excellence. A further 13 site managers from across the region were also awarded this accolade after they gained a Quality Award in the first round of the competition in June. They were:

• Bradley Fitzwalter of AJC Developments South Limited in Southampton
• Sam Hodgson of Barratt and David Wilson Homes in Southampton
• Shaun Marsden of Barratt and David Wilson Homes Exeter in Falmouth
• Ross Pearson of Barratt Homes Bristol in Highbridge
• Rob Lewis of Bloor Homes South West in Malmesbury
• Jason Lockyer of Bloor Homes Exeter in Bideford
• Mike Mitchell of Bloor Homes Exeter in Dawlish
• Grant Gibson of C G Fry & Son Limited in Wellington
• Brendan Leech of C G Fry & Son Limited in Newquay
• Mark Hambleton of Persimmon Homes South West in Cullompton
• Roy Taylor of David Wilson Redrow South West in Alphington
• Josh Taylor of Spitfire Bespoke Homes Limited in Moreton-in-Marsh
• Sean Goode of Vistry Cotswolds in Stroud

Now in its 45^th year and widely considered the ‘Oscars’ of the house-building industry, Pride in the Job celebrates site managers’ dedication to raising standards in house building, showcasing best practice and rewarding excellence. Judging is rigorous, with assessment across six key areas: consistency, attention to detail, leadership, interpretation of drawings and specifications, technical expertise and health and safety.

Pride in the Job has five categories: small, medium and large builders, plus multi-storey for projects up to seven storeys and high-rise for projects more than seven storeys.

Commenting on the Awards, Nick Cunningham, NHBC Regional Director for the South West said: “Congratulations to all the winners. They have demonstrated the dedication, passion and leadership skills necessary to deliver new homes to exacting construction quality standards.

“Thousands of outstanding site managers have made their mark on the industry in the 45 years Pride in the Job has been running. This continued focus on excellence is vital to support the Government’s 1.5 million new homes target and to ensure that all housing is built to the quality owners and occupiers should expect.”

A series of regional events are taking place throughout the UK to announce the Regional and Seal of Excellence Award winners and celebrate the achievements of the Quality Award recipients.

Mr Jones, Mr Walker, Mr Tranter and Mr Lewis will now go forward to compete for the ultimate prize in house building, the Pride in the Job Supreme Awards, which will be unveiled at a gala ceremony in London in January 2026.

For further information and the full list of winners, please visit: Pride in the Job | Awards and Events – NHBC.