Barratt Homes site manager commended as one of UK’s top housebuilding professionals

Barratt Homes site manager commended as one of UK’s top housebuilding professionals

Barrie Mitchell

Barrie Mitchell, site manager at Barratt Homes’ West Craigs development in Edinburgh, has been named among the UK’s top housebuilding professionals after receiving an award at the National House Building Council (NHBC) Pride in the Job Awards.

Mitchell has worked with Barratt Homes for a decade and leads the construction at Barratt Homes’ West Craigs development. 

The award commends exceptional standards within site management, leadership and build quality, highlighting the role site managers play in providing new homes. 



Barrie Mitchell, site manager at Barratt Homes at West Craigs, said: “I’m incredibly proud to receive this award. Pride in the Job is one of the most respected recognitions in our
industry, so to be named among the country’s top Site Managers is a real honour.
  
“Delivering high-quality homes requires a relentless focus on standards, attention to detail and teamwork every day, and this award reflects the commitment of everyone working on site at West Craigs. We all share the same goal of building homes that our customers can be proud of for years to come.”
 
Andrew Morrison, managing director of Barratt and David Wilson Homes East Scotland, said: “Barrie’s award recognition is a fantastic achievement and thoroughly deserved. Pride in the Job recognises the very best Site Managers in the UK, and Barrie is consistently demonstrating the leadership, technical expertise and attention to detail that set
outstanding professionals apart.

“The quality of the homes delivered at our Barratt Homes site at West Craigs is a direct reflection of Barrie’s commitment to excellence and the high standards set for everyone on site.”

Morrison added: “This is something our customers feel too - recent buyers have spoken of being genuinely surprised by the freshness and quality of finish, and of aftercare queries being dealt with quickly and by a friendly, approachable team.”

Previously in 2026, Barratt Homes parent company Barratt Redrow also gained a five-star rating from its customers in the HBF Customer Satisfaction Survey, which commends build quality and standards in customer care. 


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