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
20 September 2024
VGC Charity Football Match 2024
On September 19th, VGC hosted a charity football match at Northwood Cricket Club to raise money for the British Heart Foundation. VGC Buyer, Alex Dalton, gives a full match report below. The game started with a fast tempo from both sides, which soon slowed down due to a lack of fitness all round. A.Dalton picked
17 September 2024
Fellowship to the CMI for Richard Wheeler through VGC Academy programmes
Richard Wheeler, Head of HSQE, has achieved Chartered Manager (CMgr) status with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), earning the FCMI designation. Richard was awarded fellowship status following the completion of bespoke management and leadership development programmes in the VGC Academy. In 2023, VGC were awarded CITB funding to commission, develop & deliver additional training modules
18 July 2024
VGC Awarded Ministry of Defence Silver ERS Award
The recognition scheme encourages employers to support and advocate support for the armed forces community, and inspire others to do the same. Being awarded Silver is a recognition of our commitment to our military recruitment programme encompassing: “I am exceptionally proud of this achievement, which reflects our continued support for military leavers seeking opportunities within
16 July 2024
VGC collaborate with Danny Sullivan Group as finalists for the 2024 Construction News Awards
Last Thursday, VGC attended the 2024 Construction News Awards as finalists with Danny Sullivan Group (DSG), after both organisations set a new standard for collaboration in the industry and was shortlisted in our joint entry for Supply Chain Collaboration Excellence. Our aligned mission and vision have allowed us to foster a collaborative partnership for over
9 July 2024
First company in the UK to achieve CHAS ESG accreditation
VGC and CHAS are proud to announce that VGC have become the first company in the UK to be awarded the CHAS Social Sustainability (ESG) accreditation. This accreditation highlights VGC’s ongoing commitment to delivering industry leading environmental, social, and governance standards, setting a new benchmark within the construction industry for all to aim for. The
3 July 2024
VGC Triumphs at New Civil Engineer Awards 2024
VGC Group is proud to announce its recent accolade at the New Civil Engineer Awards, where we were named the Recruitment Solutions Provider of the Year. This award recognises and celebrates exceptional recruitment services within the construction and civil engineering industry, highlighting our commitment over the past 18 months. As an industry-leading provider of support
