London site manager wins top award for raising standards in house building

London’s best site manager has been recognised for his dedication to raising standards in house building after winning a top award 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 one regional winner at the Park Plaza London Riverbank on Friday 24 October 2025:

• High-rise builder category – Dickson Pang of St James West London for his work at Westmont in London

As well as his category win, Mr Pang was awarded a Pride in the Job Seal of Excellence. A further nine 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:

• Cosmin Doltu of Barratt Homes West London in Harrow
• Mark Doyle of Barratt Homes West London in New Malden
• Sebastian Bradley of St William Homes LLP in London
• Graham Cook of Berkeley Homes Central London in Lambeth
• Kasper Westbrook of Berkeley Capital in Wood Green
• Barney Blackman of CALA South Home Counties in Warlingham
• Paul Carter of Mount Anvil Limited in London
• Liam d’Unienville of Vistry West London in Brent
• Dean Miller of Hill in Hackney

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, Mehban Chowdery, NHBC Regional Director for London 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 Pang 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.