Three construction site managers from Nottinghamshire have won national awards for the quality of their housebuilding
Gavin Locker, Mark Pettet and Ryan Taylor, who all work as construction site managers for Barrat Homes, have each won Pride in the Job Quality Award from the National Housebuilding Council (NHBC). The award marks them as some of the best site managers in the country.
2023 is the 19th year in a row that Barratt construction site managers have won more national awards than any other housebuilder.
Both young and experienced construction site managers claimed awards
Ryan (27) has been awarded for demonstrating the developer’s dedication to constructing top-class residences and solidifying their position as the industry leader. Ryan took charge of the Gateford Park development in Worksop in April 2021.
His exceptional performance earned him his second Pride in the Job Quality Award, marking a remarkable nine-year journey as a site manager with the housebuilder.
“I’m delighted to win. These awards don’t come easy, and it’s great to know the hard work has paid off, and this is a fantastic reward,” said Ryan.
“We’ve got a great team feel at Gateford Park as we’ve had the same site team since day one, and I’d like to thank my assistants Anthony Lamb and Adam Tingle in particular for their support,” he added.
Gavin (40) has been employed by Barratt Homes for 19 years and is currently overseeing the Romans’ Quarter development in Bingham. Gavin received his sixth award for construction site management this year.
“Winning another award is extra gratifying as we have all worked very hard to create the perfect development with homes suitable for first-time buyers and families alike at Romans’ Quarter,” he said.
“I would like to thank all of my site team for maintaining such a high standard of quality work; they work brilliantly together as a team,” added Gavin.
Mark (57) has won his fourth consecutive Pride in the Job Quality award for his excellent site management efforts at Fernwood Village in Newark.
“To be given this award is amazing, and it’s not only a great achievement for myself but my team at Fernwood Village too. I can’t thank my team enough for their hard work and commitment, and this official recognition is a credit to them,” commented Mark.
“Fernwood Village has been very popular since it first opened in 2019, and it’s fantastic to see how much it has progressed since then,” he added.
Entrants are judged on a range of criteria
The awards assess construction site managers on criteria such as technical proficiency, adherence to health and safety standards, consistency, leadership qualities, and attention to detail. Every site manager registered with the NHBC is automatically considered for these awards. Out of over 11,000 entrants, only 450 winners are selected.
“It’s great news for our customers and the business that Gavin, Mark and Ryan have won a prestigious Pride in the Job Quality Award,” said Mark Cotes, managing director at Barratt Homes North Midlands.
“The awards showcase what it takes to be a top site manager and demonstrates our long-term commitment to looking after our customers and building high-quality homes. We are very proud to have won more of these awards than any other housebuilder for 19 years in a row now,” he concluded.
