28 May 2025
VGC Shortlisted for 2025 Construction News Awards
The Construction News have shortlisted us for Health, Safety and Wellbeing Excellence and Diversity and Inclusion Excellence for the year. The awards are organised by Construction News. They aim to reward businesses that excel in making a better society – organisations who are helping create a better, more equal, ethical and sustainable world for all. Health, Safety and Wellbeing Excellence Utilising data
19 May 2025
Happy 80th Birthday to our Chairman – Sean Fitzpatrick!
We would like to take this opportunity to wish our Chairman, Sean Fitzpatrick, a Happy 80th Birthday. Last week our team joined together to celebrate this incredible milestone and Ciara Pryce, his daughter and our CEO, took the opportunity to share some stories about her father with the team. Below is an excerpt from the
10 February 2025
Case Study: Kye Billingham-Belle
As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2025, we’re shining a spotlight on the talented apprentices at VGC who are building their careers in construction. Before joining VGC, Kye Billingham-Belle was unemployed and seeking opportunities within the construction industry. A recommendation from a VGC employee led to an introduction to Resource and Compliance Specialist, Jade Harrison,
4 February 2025
VGC Group Announces New Regional Directors
VGC Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris O’Sullivan and James Burke to the roles of Regional Directors. These promotions reflect their achievements in delivering multi-million-pound recruitment solutions across major infrastructure projects. In their new roles, Chris, (responsible for London, the South East and South West) and James (responsible for the Midlands, Wales
31 January 2025
Leadership changes in 2025 at the VGC Group
The VGC Group is excited to announce significant leadership changes in 2025, positioning the company to capitalise on emerging opportunities within the infrastructure sector and continue supporting clients with their recruitment needs across the UK and beyond. Ciara Pryce has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer, where she will lead the company’s business strategy and
28 January 2025
VGC Wins Socially Responsible Business of the Year
VGC were delighted to kick off the new year by winning the Socially Responsible Business of the Year award at the London Borough of Hillingdon Chamber of Commerce Awards. The award recognises businesses that demonstrate a strong commitment to social impact, sustainability, and community engagement. Our dedication to embedding these values into its daily operations,
20 December 2024
End of Year Christmas Round-Up
2024 – another successful year in review! We would like to express our sincere thanks for your hard work and contribution to VGC in 2024! Over the last 18 months we have been in a period of transition as we merged our ‘trades & labour’ and ‘professional & technical’ recruitment divisions into one recruitment business
19 December 2024
2024 Go Beyond Winners Announced
We are delighted to announce the winners of 2024 Go Beyond Awards. We Achieve Potential Office Winner – Christina Donaghey, Social Impact Manager Christina takes the lead on social impact across all of our activities. In the last 12 months she has taken the company through a number of accreditations including the defense employer recognition
18 December 2024
Christmas Payroll
The VGC Offices will be closing on Monday 23rd December 2024 and will reopen on Thursday 2nd January 2025. During this time there will be no payroll runs. Please see the details below of how and when your payments will be processed. Payment of accrued annual leave Elaine Ryan and the payroll team would like
17 December 2024
If you would like some support with your mental health
Just as anyone can catch flu, anyone can experience a mental health problem. The Lighthouse Club’s “Coping During the Holiday Season” campaign offers practical support for people who might be struggling, especially those in the construction industry,during the festive period. Dr Phil Cooper of charity State of Mind Sport has written a guest blog for
16 December 2024
2024 Go Beyond Awards Shortlist
VGC’s senior directors have announced the shortlist for the 2024 Go Beyond Awards. Chief Operating Officer, Ciara Pryce said: “We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2024 Go Beyond awards, awarded to those that live and breathe the VGC values every day and have delivered exceptional results. This year’s awards were more popular
8 November 2024
VGC awarded the Business Award at 2024 Irish Post Awards
VGC Group have won the Irish Post Business Award in recognition of our expertise in providing a skilled workforce and services to major construction projects, focussing on safety, quality and sustainability in our operations, aligned with industry best practice. The Irish Post Awards is an annual event which was created to celebrate the Irish diaspora’s
