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 Silver Level recognition in the Investors in Diversity programme, and we are actively working towards Gold Level certification.

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.

Our Values

Inclusivity

We foster a workplace that cares about and values its people, and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer.

Safety

Committed to the physical and psychological safety and wellbeing of all our people, clients, partners, and neighbours.

Sustainability

We are committed to delivering high-quality construction projects that contribute to a sustainable environment for future generations.

Relationships

Built on trust, honesty, integrity, and respect with everyone we engage with.

Dedication

We go above and beyond to meet our own and our clients’ needs.

Forward Thinking

We are innovative, progressive, and pro-active in all aspects of our business.

Want to learn more?

Contact us today to learn how PJ Hegarty is building a better, more inclusive future or to explore career opportunities go to our careers page.

Stay in the loop

10 Dec 2024

We are excited to share our progress on our Waterfront South Central project. Watch the drone footage for the latest views of the development which will be the future European headquarters for a blue-chip banking...

7 Dec 2024

We were delighted to welcome students from St. Ita's, Drogheda, St. Brigid's, Dundalk, Scoil Chiarain, Glasnevin, and MacDara's, Templeogue to our Treasury project in Dublin as part of the WALK PEER Programme. The WALK PEER...

4 Dec 2024

This week, we launched our December Safety Focus Campaign. As we get closer to the festive season, let's stay focused on what truly matters: returning home safe from work each day. The shorter days and...

22 Nov 2024

Earlier this week, we hosted a Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion webinar with the Irish Centre for Diversity for our valued supply chain members. This session marked the first step in our three-year DEI strategy to...

20 Nov 2024

For World Quality Week, our campaign highlighted the importance of maintaining high standards across everything we do. Quality isn't just a focus for one week; it's a daily commitment we uphold to ensure excellence in...

19 Nov 2024

On Friday, we hosted an insightful webinar on Neurodiversity in the Workplace. The session was packed with valuable insights, covering: Ways to enhance how we work with colleagues in the neurodivergent space. Practical ways to...

15 Nov 2024

Our Cork and Limerick teams joined over 3,000 runners in Cork City and 25,000 participants globally for Wednesday night's 'Run in the Dark' event. We were delighted to participate in the event dedicated to curing...

13 Nov 2024

Congratulations to our Midleton Distillery Experience project team, who picked up Contractor Tourism & Hospitality Project of the Year at the Irish Construction Industry Awards! The judges commended the project's approach to sustainable craftsmanship. Delivering...

11 Nov 2024

PJ Hegarty is delighted to support The Chartered Quality Institute's World Quality Week. This year's theme, Quality: From Compliance to Performance, raises awareness of quality management in today's dynamic landscape. At PJ Hegarty, we are...

31 Oct 2024

Check out the last drone footage of the Treasury project. We are delighted with the significant progress made on this project. We want to thank our dedicated team for their commitment and hard work and...

30 Oct 2024

As a proud Gold Sponsor of this year's CIF Ireland Construction Safety Campaign, we've spent the month advancing safety across our sites through events, guest speakers, training, initiatives, and competitions. Thanks to everyone who got...

26 Oct 2024

This week, we’ve continued to spotlight critical risk awareness with one of our focused topics being hand safety – an essential part of our daily routines. Our Project Manager, Gary, shared a powerful story with...