Jones Homes Site Managers Recognised in NHBC Pride in the Job Awards

Two Jones Homes site managers have been named among the best in UK housebuilding in the NHBC Pride in the Job Awards 2026, with one going on to receive a coveted Seal of Excellence.

Organised by the National House Building Council, Pride in the Job is widely regarded as one of the industry’s most prestigious competitions for site managers.

This year, 450 Quality Award winners were selected from around 7,500 sites across the UK, placing them among the top 6% of site managers. Only a small number progress to receive a Seal of Excellence following further unannounced inspections by NHBC regional directors and an external judge.

Seal of Excellence for Alderley Gardens

Mick Simpson, Senior Site Manager at Alderley Gardens in Nether Alderley, received his Seal of Excellence at the NHBC’s North West regional ceremony on 30 October at The Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester.

It is the first Seal of Excellence of Mick’s career and follows his third consecutive Quality Award, which was announced in June.

Mick began his career 30 years ago as an apprentice bricklayer. At Alderley Gardens, he is delivering an exclusive collection of homes within the 400-acre Alderley Park estate. The development’s bespoke house designs and carefully selected materials respond to the Grade II-listed buildings nearby.

Mick said: “This award belongs to the whole team at Alderley Gardens, from our trades and subcontractors to the office staff who support us. To be recognised in a year with so many strong site managers in contention means a great deal.”

Fourth Consecutive Award for Chris Doolan

In Lancashire, Chris Doolan received a 2026 Quality Award for his work at Edendale Park in Garstang.

It is his fourth Quality Award in consecutive years, following three awards for his work at Moorfield Park in Poulton-le-Fylde, and marks his first at Edendale Park.

Chris said: “Consistency is what this award recognises, and that comes from the whole team on site. I’m proud that our home buyers at Edendale Park can see the same standard we have worked hard to hold for the last four years.”

Alex Bedson, Construction Director at Jones Homes North West and Lancashire, added: “To see Mick and Chris recognised again this year is a tribute to them and to everyone who works alongside them.

“Our new build homes are only as good as the care that goes into building them, and these awards show that care is there on every site. Our homeowners benefit most, and we are very proud of them both.”

For more information about Alderley Gardens and Edendale Park, visit Jones Homes.