Jones Engineering has announced it has been awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver Accreditation by the Irish Centre for Diversity, effective for a two-year period.

This recognition marks a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive and progressive workplace.

Following the successful attainment of Bronze Accreditation in 2023, Jones Engineering set a clear and ambitious goal to achieve Silver by 2025. Led by the HR team under Chief People Officer Carmel Walsh, with the full support of CEO Stephen McCabe and the wider leadership team, a comprehensive strategy was developed to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion across all levels of the organisation.

Staff engagement and transparent internal communications were central to the journey. The company is particularly proud of its performance in Pillar 3: Recruitment, Retention & Progression, where results reflect a deep-rooted commitment to valuing people and enabling career growth.

Jones Engineering received top national and industry-specific scores within the Construction & Engineering sector in areas including talent attraction, retention, and advancement opportunities.

Carmel Walsh, Chief People Officer, commented: “We are incredibly proud to have achieved Silver Accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. At Jones Engineering, we have worked hard to integrate strong D&I practices throughout every stage of the employee experience — from recruitment and onboarding to development, progression, and support.

Increasing and retaining a diverse workforce is only possible through effective, transparent, and fair systems. Across the organisation, teams have championed initiatives that bring our values to life, helping to build workplaces that are accepting, inclusive, and future-focused.”

Jones Engineering will continue striving toward excellence in diversity and inclusion, with a focus on innovation, equity, and employee empowerment.

Investors in Diversity is Ireland’s premier accreditation and framework for progress with #FREDIE™ (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement) in the workplace.  The programme both recognises existing efforts and supports continuous progress by providing a structured framework to transform workplace practices and culture.

Silver accreditation affirms that the organisation has been benchmarked against other bodies and has both embedded inclusive practices across the operation, as well as developed and fostered a sense of fairness and belonging among colleagues.

Jones Engineering is a global leader in mechanical, electrical, and fire protection engineering, project management, and technical solutions. With over 4,500 employees from 50+ nationalities across 19 countries, the company boasts a rich history spanning over 130 years.

Operating in Ireland, the UK, the Nordics, Central Europe, and the Middle East, Jones Engineering plays a crucial role in sectors including data centers, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, renewable energy, healthcare, and commercial office projects.

Pictured above: James Gough, Ruairi Flynn, Conor Mulcahy, Carmel Walsh, Stephen McCabe, Lisa Flynn, Asanka Liyanage, Stephen Anderson.

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