A Bloor Homes site manager from Banbury has been recognised as one of the best in the UK after winning a top housing industry award. 

Mark Butler has received a Pride in the Job 2026 Seal of Excellence from NHBC, the UK’s largest provider of new home warranties and insurance. 

Widely considered the ‘Oscars’ of the house-building industry, Pride in the Job celebrates site managers’ dedication to raising standards in home building, showcasing best practice and rewarding excellence. The competition covers England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man and is open to NHBC registered builders of all sizes. Everyone deserves a quality home which is why 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.

Paul Stafford, Managing Director for Bloor Homes’ Western region, said: “We are incredibly proud of Mark and this well-deserved recognition. Achieving an NHBC Seal of Excellence places Mark among the very best site managers in the country and is a testament to his dedication, professionalism and unwavering commitment to quality. This award reflects the high standards he consistently sets at Banbury Rise and the pride he takes in delivering exceptional homes for our customers. On behalf of everyone at Bloor Homes, I would like to congratulate Mark on this outstanding achievement.”

Commenting on the Awards, Cassandra Codling, Senior Regional Director at NHBC said: “Congratulations to Mark Butler of Bloor Homes on his win. He has demonstrated incredible dedication, passion, commitment and leadership to produce homes of exceptional quality.

“The Pride in the Job competition is at the heart of NHBC’s core purpose to raise standards in house building. It inspires site managers to make their mark on the industry, earning the respect of their peers and leaving a legacy of homes built to the highest quality standards.”

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. Mark was one of just thirteen site managers across the NHBC’s Central region to receive a Seal of Excellence this year.