DEI at PJ Hegarty

PJ Hegarty has made Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) an integral part of our organisation, ensuring that these principles are embedded in every aspect of our operations, from our vision and values to our policies, training, and supply chain management. As a leading Tier 1 contractor, we recognise the importance of creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace for all our employees, partners, and stakeholders.

Investors in Diversity

As part of our ongoing commitment to excellence, we benchmark our DEI efforts through the Irish Centre for Diversity (ICD). We are proud to have achieved Gold Level recognition in the Investors in Diversity programme in 2025.

Our DEI Steering Committee plays a vital role in shaping our DEI strategy and driving initiatives that foster inclusion and respect at every level of the company. Our recent DEI survey results show that:

90%

of our employees feel respected by their colleagues.

92.4%

have the resources and support to enhance their DEI awareness.

93.1%

of employees feel that our workplace is accepting of all backgrounds.

Embedding DEI across PJ Hegarty

We ensure that DEI principles are fully integrated into every aspect of our operations.

Policies that promote equality

Sets clear standards of respectful and ethical behaviour for all employees.

Outlines our commitment to fair treatment and non-discrimination across the nine grounds, ensuring every individual is valued and respected.

Enforces zero tolerance for bullying or harassment in any form, creating a safe and respectful workplace.

Requires our subcontractors to uphold DEI standards, ensuring inclusivity extends throughout our supply chain.

Ongoing training for an inclusive culture

Mandatory for all employees as part of their induction.

Helps our leaders recognise and mitigate biases in decision-making.

Focused on enhancing self-awareness, empathy, and relationship-building.

DEI in action

Community Engagement

We are deeply committed to supporting diversity in our communities through partnerships like:

WALK PEER Programme
STEM Women Recruitment Fair
St. Andrew’s Resource Centre

Supply Chain

Our commitment to DEI extends beyond our workforce. We ensure that our Responsible Sourcing Code is upheld across our entire supply chain, encouraging our subcontractors and suppliers to adopt fair and inclusive practices.

Empowering our People

We believe that continuous learning is essential for creating an inclusive workplace. To this end, PJ Hegarty provides comprehensive training programmes throughout the year:

Unconscious Bias Training
Leadership Development
Emotional Intelligence Training

DEI Steering Committee and Employee Resource Group

Our DEI Steering Committee and Employee Resource Group provide platforms for employees to share experiences, offer ideas, and drive meaningful DEI initiatives throughout the company.

Communication and Visibility

We ensure that DEI remains a visible and integral part of our culture through:

Toolbox Talks
Poster Campaign
DEI Calendar

PJ Hegarty Vision and Values

Our company’s vision and values are a testament to our commitment to DEI. These values define us and guide our approach to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be at the forefront of safe, sustainable, and innovative construction through our century-long legacy of delivering exceptional projects with our dynamic and diverse people.