A project manager has won a prestigious award for a sixth time following his work at a Banbury housing development.

Sergiu Rusu received the National Home Building Council's (NHBC) Quality Award in the Pride in the Job Awards for his work at Bloxham Vale.

The scheme, running for 41 years, honours top performers in areas including quality workmanship, technical expertise, health and safety and leadership.

Project manager Sergiu RusuProject manager Sergiu Rusu (Image: Matthew Power Photography)

Mr Rusu said: "It’s an absolute honour to win the NHBC Quality Award, I love my job and I’m thrilled that my hard work and passion for delivering high quality new homes has been recognised.

"It’s fantastic to be recognised and I would like to thank my supportive co-workers who help me to do my best every day.”

He started as a labourer for Redrow, which is responsible for Bloxham Vale, in 2004.

Project manager Sergiu RusuProject manager Sergiu Rusu (Image: Matthew Power Photography)

After being promoted to site manager in 2015, he was named Redrow’s Site Manager of the Year.

In 2018 and 2019, he won the Seal of Excellence NHBC award for his work at other developments in the region.

Don Burley, construction director for Redrow South Midlands, added: "Sergiu has been an outstanding employee from the moment he joined Redrow.

“There is no better person to manage the building of homes at Bloxham Vale, and this award, along with his many others, is very well deserved.”