SITE managers in Essex have triumphed in the 2025 Pride in the Job Awards.
The annual event, organised by the National House Building Council (NHBC), recognises outstanding commitment to raising standards in house building.
The 2025 winners were announced in a ceremony at the DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole on September 12.
The small builder category was won by Aaron Parradine of Wickford Development Co Limited for his work at Woodlands Park in Great Dunmow.
Gavin Pullen of Rose Builders Limited won in the medium builder category for his contributions to Lawford Green in Manningtree.
Mark Dyson of Barratt and David Wilson Homes Kent won in the large builder category for his work at The Poppies in Maidstone, Kent.
The three winners also received the Pride in the Job Seal of Excellence, alongside five other site managers from the region.
These included Adam Hawkes of Bellway Homes Essex in Great Dunmow, and others from Bognor Regis, Canterbury, Lewes and Crowborough.
Pride in the Job, now in its 45th year, is considered to be the the Oscars of the house-building industry.
The competition celebrates site managers’ dedication to excellence, evaluating their consistency, attention to detail, leadership, interpretation of drawings and specifications, technical expertise, and adherence to health and safety standards.
Cassandra Codling, senior regional director at NHBC, 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.
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"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."
The competition is divided into 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.
Aaron, Gavin and Mark will now progress to the January 2026 gala ceremony in London, where they will compete for the Pride in the Job Supreme Awards.
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