22 July 2025
VGC Awarded Ministry of Defence Gold 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 Gold is a recognition of our commitment to our military recruitment programme encompassing: VGC employs 13 veterans and actively supports ex-forces personnel. VGC have established an Armed Forces/Defence Working Group to
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
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
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
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 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
15 December 2023
2023 Go Beyond Award winners announced
We are delighted to announce the winners of 2023 Go Beyond Awards. Head Office We achieve potential Winner – Dilan Patel Dilan Patel, Management Accountant – has had a huge impact within the finance team providing a clear and proactive link between operational delivery and financial reporting whilst providing timely and accurate figures and detailed
6 December 2023
Go Beyond Awards shortlist announced
VGC’s senior directors have announced the shortlist for the 2023 Go Beyond Awards. Chief Operating Officer, Ciara Pryce said: “We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2023 Go Beyond awards, awarded to those that live and breathe the VGC values every day and have delivered exceptional results. We have received a huge number
18 December 2022
VGC Go Beyond Award winners 2022
Congratulations to the 2022 Go Beyond Award winners. Chief Operating Officer, Ciara Pryce, presented the awards at VGC’s six monthly meeting on 15 December. She said: “We are delighted to celebrate the successes that have been delivered by our people in 2022. We have received over 130 nominations across our offices and sites, and it
