News and blog
About the VGC Academy
We established the VGC Academy in 2019 to bring all our learning and development activities under one umbrella.
Read article about “ About the VGC Academy ”National Apprenticeship Week
Workforce development manager Martyn Price MBE writes about National Apprenticeship Week and the opportunities to grow people's careers.
Read article about “ National Apprenticeship Week ”M4 work experience confirms Valentina’s career choice
Valentina's work experience placement helped her to see what the industry is like, before committing to a new construction career.
Read article about “ M4 work experience confirms Valentina’s career choice ”Richard Palin moves to new delivery director role
Richard Palin is now delivery director of power and process, focusing on process engineering and power plant projects and planned outages.
Read article about “ Richard Palin moves to new delivery director role ”Recruitment webinars
Our recruitment webinars share future opportunities at VGC. As construction works ramp up across the UK, we are keen to grow our team.
Read article about “ Recruitment webinars ”Zena adds to her marketing qualifications
Zena Wigram has gained her second post-graduate marketing diploma: the IDM postgraduate diploma in data-driven marketing with B2B.
Read article about “ Zena adds to her marketing qualifications ”Chris O’Sullivan promoted to head of delivery
Chris O’Sullivan has been promoted to head of delivery for civils and HS2 south. He joined VGC in 2008 as a crane controller.
Read article about “ Chris O’Sullivan promoted to head of delivery ”VGC Academy – personal development plan training
Ciara writes about PDP training, which prepares managers to deliver personal development plans in line with the VGC competency framework.
Read article about “ VGC Academy – personal development plan training ”Staying well in the new year
Wellbeing champion Fiona Dowling offers some practical steps to improving physical and mental wellbeing as we start the new year.
Read article about “ Staying well in the new year ”How to apply for the EU settlement
How to apply to the EU settlement scheme: if you are from the European Union and want to keep working the UK, you must apply by 30 June 2021.
Read article about “ How to apply for the EU settlement ”We’re restructuring VGC for long-term growth
VGC is making changes to our leadership and organisation from January. The new structure will help VGC to grow, and position us for success.
Read article about “ We’re restructuring VGC for long-term growth ”Happy Christmas from VGC Group
We wish you and your families a very happy Christmas and New Year. VGC's offices will close on 23 Dec and reopen at 08:30 on 4 Jan 2021.
Read article about “ Happy Christmas from VGC Group ”