A site manager working on a major housing development in Harlington has received national recognition after being named a winner of the NHBC’s Pride in the Job 2026 Quality Award.
Local work acknowledged by national scheme
Darren Moore, who manages the Pilgrims Chase scheme on Sundon Road for Redrow South Midlands, secured the award for excellence in on-site management. The accolade is handed out by the National House Building Council (NHBC), which has run the Pride in the Job programme for more than four decades to identify the industry’s highest-performing site managers.
The NHBC judging process evaluates entrants across multiple criteria, including the standard of workmanship, technical knowledge, leadership, and health and safety practices. Judges also look for close attention to detail and the personal attributes that distinguish top site managers.
Experience and team effort
Moore has worked in construction for several decades and has been with Redrow as a project site manager for two decades. He said the recognition is the result of sustained dedication and a cooperative workforce.
"I've really enjoyed my time at Redrow and have embraced the new challenges that have come with it. Quality is at the heart of everything we do, and it's a great feeling to have that hard work acknowledged with an award... This award is as much theirs as it is mine."
Redrow South Midlands’ sales manager, Emma Wetherill, praised Moore’s long-standing contribution to the company and highlighted the significance of the accolade.
"Since he joined us twenty years ago, Darren’s contribution to our developments has been nothing short of extraordinary... The Pride in the Job award is something all site managers want to win, so to win three in three years really is a wonderful achievement."
What Pilgrims Chase offers the area
Pilgrims Chase provides a mixture of three-, four- and five-bedroom eco-friendly homes in the historic village setting of Harlington. The development is marketed with local schooling and rail connections as local draws.
- Developer: Redrow South Midlands
- Location: Sundon Road, Harlington
- Home types: 3-, 4- and 5-bedroom houses
- Award: NHBC Pride in the Job 2026 Quality Award
The triumph will be welcomed locally because awards of this kind are seen as an endorsement of building standards and site management practices, which can reassure prospective buyers and neighbours about the quality and safety of ongoing works.
Why the award matters for Luton-area homebuilding
Recognition by the NHBC can strengthen a developer’s reputation in a competitive market and may influence buyer confidence in new-build projects across the county. It also highlights the importance of experienced site leadership: judges consider both technical competence and the ability to drive consistent standards across a full build programme.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Winner | Darren Moore |
| Development | Pilgrims Chase, Sundon Road |
| Awarding body | NHBC Pride in the Job 2026 |
| Experience | 38 years in construction; 20 years with Redrow |
For local residents and those tracking new housing in Luton borough, the award is a reminder that national standards and recognition schemes are active in the area. It also underscores the role of experienced site managers in delivering developments that meet regulatory and buyer expectations.
Further information about Pilgrims Chase, including availability and specifications of the homes, is held by the developer's local sales team.
