SITE manager Brendan Mason will oversee the construction of scores of homes at Moorland Gate, Bishops Lydeard, for developer David Wilson Homes.

He will be responsible for overseeing construction at the site, liaising with construction workers, sub-contractors and suppliers.

Brendan, who has been in the industry over four decades, said: “It takes a lot of drive and determination to build quality homes. It’s really rewarding when you can hand over the keys and see the happy look on people’s faces as they walk into their new home.”

He won a national Pride in the Job Award from the National House Building Council (NHBC) earlier this year.

David Wilson Homes managing director Ian Menham said: “We are very happy to have Brendan taking the reins at this exciting development. His industry experience and track record for success show he will do a great job and we look forward to sharing progress at Moorlands Gate with the local community as it develops.”

Some 173 two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom homes will be built at Moorland Gate. The development is estimated to support about 519 jobs while the homes are being built and sold.