Northern Ireland’s best site managers have been recognised for their dedication to raising standards in house building after winning top awards 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 three regional winners at the Culloden Estate and Spa in Belfast on Friday 7 November 2025:
- Small builder category – Michael Poole of Porter & Co. for his work at Governors Gate Demesne in Hillsborough
- Medium builder category – Paul Greville of Alskea Limited for his work at Cromlyn Wood in Hillsborough
- Multi-storey category – Robert McCormick of Antrim Construction Co Limited for his work at Lacefield in Belfast
As well as their category wins, Mr Poole, Mr Greville and Mr McCormick were awarded a Pride in the Job Seal of Excellence. A further seven site managers from across Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man were also awarded this accolade after they gained a Quality Award in the first round of the competition in June. They were:
- David Boobyer of Antrim Construction Co Limited in Comber
- Kevin Cosgrove of Braidwater Group in Londonderry
- Dominic McGreevy of Hartford Homes Limited in Jurby
- Johnston Logan of Lagan Homes Limited in Dundonald
- Stephen Austin of McAlorum Construction Limited in Newtownards
- Stephen Dunlop of Newpark Developments (NW) Limited in Enniskillen
- Eric Savage of O’Prey Developments Limited in Comber
Now in its 45th 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, Padraig Venney, NHBC Regional Director for Northern Ireland and Isle of Man 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 Poole, Mr Greville and Mr McCormick 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.