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
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
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
28 June 2024
VGC appoints Peter Ball and Steve Kenny to the board of directors
We are delighted to announce both Peter Ball and Steve Kenny have been appointed to the VGC Group board of directors. These appointments will expand upon our senior leadership teams expertise and continue to drive VGC’s commitment to being the most trusted and valued recruitment partner. Peter Ball, Legal, Compliance and Governance Director Peter, having
28 May 2024
Freedom of the City of London awarded to VGC Chairman and COO
Leaders of VGC Group, Sean Fitzpatrick (Chairman) and his daughter Ciara Pryce (COO), were honoured with the Freedom of the City of London on Friday 24th May 2024 at a prestigious ceremony at the Guildhall, home to the City of London Corporation. The ceremony took place in the Chamberlains Court room witnessed by close family
10 March 2024
Women in Construction Week 2024
Women in Construction week took place from the 3rd – 9th March this year, and is an event that highlights and promotes the role of women in the construction industry. VGC spent the week recognising the contributions of some of the fantastic women we have on projects across the UK. Daniela Caplea is a dedicated
7 February 2024
VGC welcomes new apprenticeship cohorts on BBV
This year VGC have inducted two cohorts of apprentices to the BBV HS2 project. Mohammed Rezwan Ahmed, Abdullah Ahmed, and Alexander Platt began their steelfixing apprenticeship, and Haaris Farouk, Adam Alesali, and Kye Billingham-Belle began their formwork apprenticeship in January this year. The apprenticeships will last for 18 months with a mixture of practical on
