Site managers across the region have been celebrating after scooping NHBC Pride in the Job awards.
The awards, dubbed ‘the Oscars of the housebuilding industry’, recognise site managers who demonstrate exceptional standards in leadership, organisation, health and safety and attention to detail.
At Hopkins Homes, which is part of the untypical Group, four site managers won awards in East Anglia.
These included Luke Catchpole at Church Farm in Drayton, Barry Illman at Kingsfleet in Thetford, Martin Boyce at Loddon Rise in Loddon and Andrew Webb at Hopkins Homes at Wixams in Bedfordshire.
Ben Fewsdale, Regional Managing Director for untypical’s Anglia region, said: “These awards recognise the people behind our developments who work tirelessly to deliver high-quality homes for our customers.
“To see four of our site managers recognised by NHBC, including three in Norfolk, is a fantastic achievement and a testament to the pride, care and attention they bring to their work every day.
“Buying a new home is one of the most important decisions people make, and we remain committed to ensuring our customers receive the highest standards of quality throughout their journey with us.”
At Barratt Homes, site manager Lizz Wakefield, 41, won a Pride in the Job award for her work at the Alconbury Weald development in Cambridgeshire.
Lizz said: “It feels incredible. We have put a lot of time and effort into the site and knowing that our dedication has been rewarded with such an honourable award is the icing on the cake.
“We actively try our best to deliver high-quality homes and genuinely care about the homes we are handing over to our customers.”
Craig Gillies, 33, at David Wilson Homes, which along with Barratt Homes is part of Barratt Redrow Plc, won an award for his work at the Ramsey Park development in Cambridgeshire.
“It’s a great feeling to know that everyone’s hard work has been recognised,” he said.
“My favourite part of Ramsey Park is the consistency of the trades.
“We use the same people day in, day out and have a great working relationship, which is shown in the high-quality work they produce.”
Four site managers at Bloor Homes were also recognised with a Pride in the Job Award – John Crewdson at Bloor Homes at Felixstowe, Matthew Thurston at Thurston Grove in Bury St Edmunds, Derek Lewies at Bentley Gardens in Basildon and Lee Burdett at Elsenham Park in Elsenham.
Richard Oldroyd, Chief Operating Officer at Bloor Homes said: “Our congratulations go to all the outstanding site managers who have been honoured in this year’s NHBC Pride in the Job Quality Awards.
“Delivering the high quality homes and first class experience that our customers deserve is central to everything we do – the winning site managers have demonstrated skill, leadership and relentless commitment in pursuit of this, supported by their wider site teams.
“Our thanks go to NHBC for acknowledging the contribution they are making to the industry.”
Site managers Shane Janse Van Vurren and Lee Moore from Taylor Wimpey have also received Pride in the Job 2026 Quality Awards for their work at Heather Gardens in Hethersett, and The Alders in Wymondham.
Shane said: “I’m honoured to have received a Quality Award from the NHBC and to be recognised as one of the top site managers in the UK.”
Lee added: “I couldn’t have achieved this without the team at The Alders who all support me in delivering high-quality homes for our customers. I’m delighted that our efforts have been recognised.”
Barry Pennock, Production Director at Taylor Wimpey East Anglia, said: “We are committed to consistently delivering high-quality homes and excellent customer service, and this recognition reflects those standards.
“This is a fantastic achievement for Shane Janse Van Vurren and Lee Moore, and we’re very proud of the teams at Heather Gardens and The Alders.”
