A Paisley housing development site manager is celebrating after receiving a Quality Award in the NHBC Pride in the Job Awards.
Buddie John Mitchell, from Miller Homes’ popular Hawkhead development, is delighted to be working in his hometown.
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The annual awards recognise the commitment and dedication of development site managers in attaining consistently high standards in the delivery of new homes. They are among the most prestigious awards for site managers in the housebuilding industry, where more than 10,000 candidates from across the UK are assessed across six key areas for up to 12 months against the NHBC’s stringent standards.
Miller Homes’ team in Paisley demonstrated best practice in the field, and John took delight in achieving the Pride in the Job Award while facing stiff competition from the best in the country.
John is passionate about bringing quality homes to his hometown and has proven a popular fixture with residents of the Hawkhead development, where he is known for his can-do attitude and commitment to ensuring that the neighbourhood becomes a key part of Paisley’s thriving community.
John’s win is his second Quality Award after he continued to show outstanding service and ensured that his team delivered consistently in creating homes of the highest standards for Paisley residents.
He said: “It’s a huge honour to have won the Quality Award at this year’s NHBC Pride in the Job Awards.
“I’m so proud to have stood out to the judges among such strong competition from so many brilliant candidates, including several of my colleagues at Miller Homes.
“This year had been a difficult one for the house-building community, and we’ve faced many unprecedented challenges.
“I’m thrilled we’ve managed to keep up our high standards through a particularly demanding period and deliver beautiful homes for our customers here in Paisley.
“I’d like to say thanks to my brilliant site team, who work so hard, as well as our wider team at Miller Homes and our excellent suppliers for all of their support, and of course, our wonderful residents of Hawkhead. I’d also like to thank my partner, friends and family – especially my mum and dad, Anne and Jim, who have been cheering me on the whole way.”
John got into construction through an apprenticeship scheme and would recommend the route he took.
He explained: “I grew up in South Park Drive and attended St Charles’ Primary School and St Andrew’s Academy.
“From there, I joined the TIGERS training scheme, which enabled me to gain an apprenticeship as a joiner with a local business David Barclay Joiners.
“After gaining valuable experience, I wanted to take the next step in my career. I wanted to progress into a managerial role, so I studied Construction Management at North Glasgow College.
“I’d like to encourage school leavers to give the construction industry a go. My job brings me lots of joy and satisfaction, and I truly love every minute of it. It feels really special to be building homes in the town where I grew up.”
Greig Anderson, regional production director for Miller Homes Scotland West, has congratulated John.
“Everyone at Miller Homes is incredibly proud of John for winning this award. It’s a fantastic achievement for our site managers to be recognised among their peers in the industry and shows John’s dedication to his role.
“He has gone above and beyond to ensure that our customers in the West of Scotland enjoy homes of the highest standard, and we’d like to send him our warmest congratulations from everyone across the business.”
Following on from the Quality Awards are the NHBC’s Seal of Excellence and Regional Awards, which will be announced in autumn.
