A site manager at a Pershore housing development has won a prestigious industry award.

Dan Mills, who works at Persimmon Homes South Midlands' Orchard Mews development, has been recognised by the National House Building Council (NHBC) for his home construction work.

He has been awarded the Seal of Excellence, one of the industry's most sought-after accolades.

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Mr Mills, who started his career as a labourer, has been with the housebuilder since 2019 and is now an award-winning senior site manager.

He is one of the first Persimmon team members to win the award since 2016.

Persimmon is currently building 196 homes at the development, in a variety of sizes and styles.

Mr Mills said: "I am really proud to have been given this award for all that I have accomplished at Orchard Mews alongside my hard-working team who deserve this award as much as I do.

"For me, this award is particularly meaningful as we’d almost won in the past two years, but just missed out.

"Getting to take the award home this year is such an honour.

"It is really important to me that we produce high quality properties, not only for the professional pride we feel in doing a job, but because we know that house will become someone’s home where they can build their life and take care of their property."

Russell Griffin, managing director at Persimmon, said: "I am so proud of Dan and the team at Orchard Mews for their outstanding work securing the Seal of Excellence Award.

"I know just how hard Dan works to lead his team to get great results for Persimmon customers in their quest for a house they’d love to live in.

"It is because of people like Dan that Persimmon South Midlands is building high quality homes people can rely on at a price they can afford."