We were delighted to announce the winners of 2025 Go Beyond Awards at our six monthly all staff meeting on Thursday 18th December 2025.
The awards reflect the three core VGC values:
We Achieve Potential • We Deliver on Our Promises • We Look After Each Other
Two awards are given in each category for our head office/management staff and our project based staff.
We Achieve Potential
Head Office / Management
Winner
- Thomas Surey – Management Accountant – Following the completion of his accountancy qualification and promotion, Thomas has driven improvements across P&L production, holiday pay and margin management. His contribution was specifically acknowledged by the Midlands operations team, and he played a significant role in the RSM payroll implementation project.
- Highly Commended – Manpreet Rerhu – Resource and Compliance Coordinator – Manpreet’s deep knowledge and expertise of compliance and her proactive approach has been crucial in managing security passes at Heathrow and resourcing candidates efficiently. She is commended for anticipating challenges, maintaining strong relationships, and stepping in to cover additional responsibilities during team absences.
Project-Based Team
- Winner – Harpreet Singh – Ganger, Balfour Beatty HS2 – Harpreet is recognised for long-term dedication, continued upskilling and multiple client commendations. Now a Black Hat, he has been acknowledged at Safety Breakfasts numerous times and named on over 25 Good Practice Observations. He also won the BBV Best H&S Observation Award in January 2025 for proactive winter safety measures.
We deliver on our promises
Head Office / Management
- Winner – Patrick Alexander – Service Desk Manager – Patrick demonstrated exceptional tenacity when resolving critical WiFi issues at the Lowestoft office. His coordination across multiple teams and clear communication ensured minimal disruption to essential systems.
- Highly Commended – David Brevitt – Head of Business Performance / Controls – David has maintained a 90% tender success rate, a vital contribution to VGC’s growth and long-term sustainability. His effective management and administrative rigour have also freed up significant senior leadership time.
Project-Based Team
- Winner – Alin Cantaragiu – Earthworks Ganger, Balfour Beatty M25 Jct 10 – Alin prevented a potential safety risk by identifying a damaged lifting sling and immediately standing down the lift. He quarantined the equipment, alerted the client and arranged a replacement, demonstrating initiative and safety awareness.
We look after each other
Head Office / Management
- Winner – Anna Slavova – Senior Resourcer and Compliance Specialist – Anna consistently puts all her effort into managing compliance and has been incredibly supportive of the team. Always the first to offer help and guidance to her peers, Anna’s knowledge, efficiency, and kindness have had a significant positive impact on the team.
Project-Based Team
- Winner – Haily Habtom – Skilled Worker, Balfour Beatty Sizewell C – Haily is recognised for his commitment to colleagues’ safety and wellbeing. He has earned praise from managers, site teams and the client, won a Best of the Best Award, and undertaken fire marshal training to increase his contribution to site safety.
Outstanding achievement
This award is giving to teams who have embodied all three VGC values and have delivered exceptional results.
- Winner – BBV TUPE Team (James Burke, Ryan Chadwick, Katie Djordjevic, Abbas Hussain, Jade Harrison, Laura Perry, Peter Ball, Steve Kenny, Nirvana Murray)
This team successfully delivered the TUPE transfer of more than 128 individuals for Balfour Beatty within just three weeks. Their organisation, due diligence and commitment to compliance ensured a smooth transition for all involved.
- Winner – Natalie King – Head of IT and Digital Transformation & The Digital Transformation Team (Digital: Mark Davies, Peter Webb, James Ayling; Payroll: Elaine Burke, Gina Holohan, Lauren Bishop, Angela Holder-Brown, Mel Clark; Finance: Chris Hoyle, Thomas Surey, Zoe James; Commercial: Dee Martin, Shauna McKeon and Michelle Walters-Girout.)
This major cross-functional project delivered a critical business system after 18 months of scoping, development, testing, training and implementation. Natalie King and the team ensured zero downtime to weekly payroll and commercial operations. Their dedication included increased workloads and weekend working during go-live.
Congratulations to All Our Winners!
Your dedication and achievements embody the very best of VGC. Thank you for your hard work, professionalism and impact throughout the year.
