A site manager for a South Cumbrian house builder has been recognised for his work on the restoration of a 19th century home.

Ian Hunt, who is a site manager for Russell Armer Homes, which is based in Kendal, has achieved industry recognition for his work on the restoration and redevelopment of a house in Ambleside.

He was selected for the Pride in the Job award by a team of National House Building Council judges who were impressed by the development at Lesketh How, on Rydal Road.

Built as a grand family home, Lesketh How has been transformed into six two-storey homes with new additions integrating the original structure and with contemporary interiors.

The homes have private terraces with access to wooded communal gardens.

Ian said: “Winning the Pride in the Job award is an amazing achievement for me but it’s also an endorsement of the entire team who’ve worked so diligently on this very special project.

"I’ve been involved in a lot of conversions but I’m especially proud of Lesketh How.

"We’ve had lovely feedback from the new homeowners – their praise for the development has been really humbling.

"I feel very fortunate to have been part of what’s turned out to be a dream project."

Steve Wood, chief executive of NHBC, said: "Congratulations to our award-winning site managers.

"Competing against 16,000 of their peers, the winners have demonstrated excellent standards onsite and affirmed their commitment to producing homes of exceptional quality."

Ian is set to attend a winners’ lunch in October at the Hilton Manchester Deansgate and will go on to compete for the Seal of Excellence Awards and Regional Winner titles.

The NHBC’s Pride in the Job award acknowledges the contribution made by site managers in creating homes of outstanding quality.

Around 250 judges are tasked with whittling down 16,000 entrants to just 450 first-round winners.