News and blog
VGC renews sponsorship of London GAA Intermediate Football
We’re continuing to sponsor the London GAA Intermediate Football Championship, part of our CSR programme to support our local communities.
Read article about “ VGC renews sponsorship of London GAA Intermediate Football ”We’ve been shortlisted for an Inspire award
VGC has been shortlisted for an Inspire award for 'Most Inspiring Employment Initiative' for our Go Beyond the Gates programme.
Read article about “ We’ve been shortlisted for an Inspire award ”Energy and Utilities Skills Partnership award
We have been recognised by the Energy & Utilities Skills Partnership with a Procurement Skills Accord award for 2021.
Read article about “ Energy and Utilities Skills Partnership award ”What we did during MHAW
I'm so pleased with the way everyone at VGC has really engaged with MHAW (Mental Health Awareness Week) this year.
Read article about “ What we did during MHAW ”Joanne’s CIPP studies pay off
Payroll manager Joanne O'Hara has achieved her CIPP (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) Foundation degree in Payroll Management.
Read article about “ Joanne’s CIPP studies pay off ”Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness week is to raise awareness and educate the public about mental illness, and strategies for attaining mental wellness.
Read article about “ Mental Health Awareness Week ”Supporting our people to gain future-proof NVQ qualifications
Despite the challenges of COVID, we have continued to fund all our training programmes including life-long NVQ qualifications.
Read article about “ Supporting our people to gain future-proof NVQ qualifications ”NPORS success to help women into the construction industry
Valentina, Jennifer and Dana have passed their NPORS plant and vehicle marshal training and are set for a great career in construction.
Read article about “ NPORS success to help women into the construction industry ”Empowering people, behaviours and decisions
At VGC we empower our people to develop behaviours and make decisions that align with our competency framework and support our values.
Read article about “ Empowering people, behaviours and decisions ”Defining Blue status for Tideway team
Our team working on Thames Tideway east has achieved Costain's prestigious 'Defining Blue' status for exceptional performance for the whole of 2019.
Read article about “ Defining Blue status for Tideway team ”Another successful week of virtual work experience
45 students joined VGC's "inspiring" April virtual work experience, which they said was "a fantastic opportunity", "very worthwhile" and "fun".
Read article about “ Another successful week of virtual work experience ”RISQS audit success
We have successfully passed our annual RISQS (Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme) audit to work on the rail infrastructure.
Read article about “ RISQS audit success ”