Wigan site manager wins top award for high quality house building
A man who coordinated the building of a Wigan housing estate has received a major honour and is now in the running for an even bigger one
A site manager has been recognised for his dedication to raising standards in house-building in the most highly regarded competition in the industry.
Kevin Moran of Stonebond Properties Chelmsford Limited won in the medium builder category for his work at Willowbrook Fields in Ince.
Organised by the National House Building Council (NHBC), the prestigious Pride in the Job Awards 2026 crowned three regional winners at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester.
And Mr Moran triumphed in the Medium builder category and was also awarded a Pride in the Job Seal of Excellence.
Widely considered the “Oscars” of the house-building industry, Pride in the Job celebrates site managers’ dedication to raising standards in home building, showcasing best practice and rewarding excellence.
Darren Horner, NHBC North West director, said: “Congratulations to all the winners. They have demonstrated incredible dedication, passion, commitment and leadership to produce homes of exceptional quality.
Mr Moran now goes forward to compete for the ultimate prize in house-building: the Pride in the Job Supreme Awards, to be unveiled at a gala ceremony in London in January.