Bellway project manager awarded for work at Ferndown development

Dave Murnane, from Hengistbury Head, won a Quality Award in the National House Building Council’s (NHBC) annual Pride in the Job competition.

The 55-year-old was awarded for his 'high-quality' work as a project manager at Bellway’s Kingsmere Park development.

He is one of just 449 site managers from across the UK to receive the accolade, with ten per cent of the winners being Bellway site managers.

As a Quality Award winner, Dave is automatically entered into the next stage of the competition – the NHBC’s Seal of Excellence and Regional Awards, which will be awarded later in the year.

This is the 25th Pride in the Job award that Dave has won during his 38 years working in the construction industry, which includes 23 years with Bellway.

Dave said: “Winning the Pride in the Job Quality Award again means everything to me. It is the driving force behind my daily work, and it is the reason I come to work each day. My goal is to achieve this award every year.

“I entered the construction industry because I've always had a knack for working with my hands. Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to work on various Bellway sites across southern England.

"Each project has further fuelled my passion and dedication to delivering high-quality products consistently.”

Matthew Nicklin, construction director for Bellway Wessex, said: “The Pride in the Job Quality Awards are rightly held in high regard nationally as everyone in the industry knows just how hard it is to win this accolade.

“The judging is incredibly rigorous, which means that winning the award is testament to the quality of the homes being built at Kingsmere Park.

“I would like to congratulate Dave and every member of the fabulous site team for their achievement and wish them all the best for the next stage of the competition in the autumn.”

Bellway is building a selection of one and two-bedroom apartments, and two, three and four-bedroom homes at Kingsmere Park in Ferndown.