Northamptonshire site managers recognised among best in house-building industry

Two Northamptonshire site managers have been recognised for their work in a prestigious house-building industry competition.

Andy Leonard, of Orbit Homes Limited, was named the Central region winner in the medium builder category of the National House Building Council’s Pride in the Job Awards 2026.

Andy received the award for his work at Micklewell Park in Daventry and was also presented with a Pride in the Job Seal of Excellence.

Meanwhile, Cymon Robinson, of Bellway Homes North Home Counties, received a Seal of Excellence for his work at a development in Kettering.

Left to right, NHBC regional director Toby Phillips, Jacob Slade, Henry Goodall, Gary Brinkman, Andy Leonard, NHBC CEO Paul Turnerplaceholder image
Left to right, NHBC regional director Toby Phillips, Jacob Slade, Henry Goodall, Gary Brinkman, Andy Leonard, NHBC CEO Paul Turner

The awards, described as the ‘Oscars’ of the house-building industry, recognise site managers for areas including attention to detail, leadership, technical expertise and health and safety.

Toby Phillips, NHBC regional director for the Central region, congratulated the winners for their “dedication, passion, commitment and leadership”.

Following his regional victory, Andy will now compete in the Pride in the Job Supreme Awards in London in January 2027.

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