'They have shown dedication, passion and leadership': Three of Northern Ireland's top site managers take regional honours and seal of excellence in house-building’s ‘Oscars’
Michael Poole, Paul Greville and Robert McCormick win regional categories and Seal of Excellence in the 2025 Pride in the Job Awards, recognising excellence in house-building standards
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, November 7:
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.
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.