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:

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
  • EDI 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

28 Jun 2024

To celebrate Pride Month, we hosted Pride-themed coffee mornings across our construction sites and offices to promote diversity and inclusion. PJ Hegarty is steadfast in its commitment to building a more inclusive workplace for all...

22 May 2024

To kick off National Biodiversity Week 2024, we held a webinar hosted by Professor Jane Stout, Vice President for Biodiversity and Climate Action at Trinity College Dublin. During the webinar, Professor Stout shared valuable information...

26 Apr 2024

For National Workplace Wellbeing Day, sleep expert Tom Coleman hosted a Sleep Masterclass webinar for our Ireland and UK teams. Sleep is a key pillar in our overall health and wellbeing, influencing everything from physical...

28 Mar 2024

Our teams spread joy and a whole lot of egg-excitement this week by donating an impressive 2,253 eggs to fourteen schools, charities and food banks local to our projects across England, Scotland and Wales. The...

28 Mar 2024

Congratulations to Brandi Davey on being named a finalist in the Project Manager category for the European Women in Construction & Engineering (WICE) Awards. The WICE Awards has been designed to find the most exemplary...

8 Mar 2024

As part of International Women's Day, we're spotlighting some of the incredible women in our company who are thriving in the construction industry across Ireland and the UK. From roles in project management to planning...

29 Nov 2023

We are proud to announce that our team has been honoured with the 2023 Growing Business Award by the British and Irish Trading Alliance, BITA. This award was recently presented at the prestigious BITA Networking...

23 Sep 2022

PJ Hegarty & Sons (UK) are the latest firm to use Intelligent Fingerprinting solution to promote positive safety culture across UK building sites. Read more

25 Jul 2022

PJ Hegarty is delighted to announce the appointment of a Board and Regional Director within the UK company. We would like to congratulate Barry Dodd on his appointment to the Board as Construction Director and...

1 Jun 2022

PJ Hegarty & Sons UK Ltd  has successfully achieved the Achilles Building Confidence standard. Please follow this link to view the certificate.

1 Jun 2022

PJ Hegarty & Sons (UK) Ltd achieve a GOLD Award in the ROSPA Health and Safety performance awards for a 2nd consecutive year. Photo above: Mr. Barry Dodd - PJ Hegarty & Sons (Uk) Ltd...

1 Jun 2022

Our London Office team were proud to receive a delegation from the Shanghai Municipal Civil Defence Office recently. The delegation were making their second stop on a 5 day tour of Europe. Following a short...