2 July 2025
VGC Shortlisted for 2025 Solihull Chamber of Commerce Awards
Solihull Chamber of Commerce have shortlisted VGC Group in this years Solihull Pioneer 2025 award category! The awards are organised by Solihull Chamber of Commerce. They aim to reward businesses that excel in making a better society – organisations who are helping create a better, more equal, ethical and sustainable world for all. VGC have been
27 June 2025
VGC Team Unites for Mid-Year Business Update: Strength in People, Purpose, and Progress
We were proud to bring together colleagues from across the country — both in person and virtually — for our June 2025 Business Update, led by our CEO Ciara Pryce. The session marked a key moment to reflect on a transformational six months and look ahead with renewed focus and energy. Opening the event, Ciara
26 June 2025
UK Infrastructure Strategy: A £725bn Investment
We are delighted that the UK Infrastructure Strategy was finally released last week, providing a comprehensive plan designed to unlock growth across all regions. This strategy reflects a commitment to long-term outcomes, drawing on lessons learned from the recent HS2 review by Mark Wild including the need for long-term outcome over short term political announcements . It
25 June 2025
Armed Forces Reserves Day 2025
Reservists give up their spare time to serve in the Reserve Forces, balancing their civilian life with a military career to ensure that should their country require them, they would be ready to serve as part of the military. Reservists are currently supporting operations worldwide. The Reserve Forces make up approximately one sixth of our
22 June 2025
Leading Ladies Event 2025
VGC Group in partnership with FM Conway and Kerry London were delighted to host our first ‘Leading Ladies’ drinks reception and dinner at the House of Commons. Hosted by Mims Davies MP, this inaugural event is a dynamic and collaborative alliance designed to inspire and celebrate women. Our vision is to bring women together from
10 June 2025
Ben Keegan, our Health & Safety Manager is awarded the Love for Life Award
Congratulations to Ben Keegan, who received a 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 from the SCS project as part of their site-wide Leadership Impact Day. Costain, one of our projects joint venture contractors, carry out a Bi-Yearly leadership impact day. This Leadership impact day the focus was on the theme of engagement taking opportunity to refresh our
28 May 2025
VGC Shortlisted for 2025 Construction News Awards
The Construction News have shortlisted us for Health, Safety and Wellbeing Excellence and Diversity and Inclusion Excellence for the year. The awards are organised by Construction News. They aim to reward businesses that excel in making a better society – organisations who are helping create a better, more equal, ethical and sustainable world for all. Health, Safety and Wellbeing Excellence Utilising data
19 May 2025
Happy 80th Birthday to our Chairman – Sean Fitzpatrick!
We would like to take this opportunity to wish our Chairman, Sean Fitzpatrick, a Happy 80th Birthday. Last week our team joined together to celebrate this incredible milestone and Ciara Pryce, his daughter and our CEO, took the opportunity to share some stories about her father with the team. Below is an excerpt from the
10 February 2025
Case Study: Kye Billingham-Belle
As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2025, we’re shining a spotlight on the talented apprentices at VGC who are building their careers in construction. Before joining VGC, Kye Billingham-Belle was unemployed and seeking opportunities within the construction industry. A recommendation from a VGC employee led to an introduction to Resource and Compliance Specialist, Jade Harrison,
4 February 2025
VGC Group Announces New Regional Directors
VGC Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris O’Sullivan and James Burke to the roles of Regional Directors. These promotions reflect their achievements in delivering multi-million-pound recruitment solutions across major infrastructure projects. In their new roles, Chris, (responsible for London, the South East and South West) and James (responsible for the Midlands, Wales
31 January 2025
Leadership changes in 2025 at the VGC Group
The VGC Group is excited to announce significant leadership changes in 2025, positioning the company to capitalise on emerging opportunities within the infrastructure sector and continue supporting clients with their recruitment needs across the UK and beyond. Ciara Pryce has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer, where she will lead the company’s business strategy and
28 January 2025
VGC Wins Socially Responsible Business of the Year
VGC were delighted to kick off the new year by winning the Socially Responsible Business of the Year award at the London Borough of Hillingdon Chamber of Commerce Awards. The award recognises businesses that demonstrate a strong commitment to social impact, sustainability, and community engagement. Our dedication to embedding these values into its daily operations,
