Principal Mechanical Engineer

Join Cundall as a Principal Mechanical Engineer in Dublin, Ireland. Lead innovative mechanical design solutions for exciting building projects. Enjoy a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional development. Become a Principal Mechanical Engineer with Cundall in Dublin, Ireland, and lead the delivery of innovative mechanical design solutions for exciting building projects. You will manage a team of engineers and technicians while nurturing client relationships to ensure satisfaction and repeat business. Enjoy a collaborative culture focused on skill development and professional excellence in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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Cundall

Company Overview

Name

Cundall

Headquarters

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Founded

1976

Size

Approximately 1,300 employees and generates around £100 million in revenue (source: sustainabilitymag.com; technologymagazine.com; cundall.com).

What They Do

Cundall is a global multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy that specializes in delivering client-focused projects through a people-centric approach. Founded in 1976, the firm integrates structural, civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering to provide comprehensive solutions across various sectors. Their expertise extends into renewable energy technology, energy storage, and smart building consultancy, positioning them as leaders in multi-disciplinary solutions that encompass everything from policy advising to detailed design (source: wikipedia.org; cundall.com). Cundall's innovative services include feasibility studies for integrating data center cooling into district heating networks and evaluating high-capacity technologies like ammonia-based heat pumps, showcasing their commitment to optimizing efficiency and financial viability in energy systems (source: cundall.com). Their target markets include national and regional policy levels, utility-scale energy schemes, and commercial buildings, with a strong emphasis on promoting onsite renewable energy solutions.

Projects & Track Record

Cundall has an impressive portfolio of notable projects that highlight their expertise in low-energy design and innovative engineering solutions. Among these is the Wansbeck Hospital, which exemplified early low-energy design principles, achieving significant energy savings through advanced data handling techniques (source: cundall.com). The Daily Telegraph printing plant in London's Docklands marked a pivotal moment for the firm, securing their London office and establishing a foothold in high-profile projects (source: cundall.com). More recent projects include a feasibility study for a Warsaw data center's heat recovery system and the Sustainable Buildings Research Centre in Australia, which achieved zero net energy and Living Building Challenge certification (source: cundall.com; cundall.com). Their commitment to sustainability is further demonstrated in projects like the National Grid Car Park in Warwick, which features Europe's largest green walls for carbon absorption.

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Cundall has made significant strides in sustainability, achieving a world-first Carbon Trust certification for carbon neutrality across its operations in the UK, Europe, MENA, Asia, and Australia (source: cundall.com). The firm has also committed to becoming carbon positive by 2025, focusing on efficiency upgrades and renewable energy initiatives. Recent announcements include their Zero Carbon Design 2030 commitments in Saudi Arabia, aimed at reducing lifecycle carbon emissions in high-cooling-demand buildings (source: cundall.com). While there have been no major acquisitions or mergers reported, Cundall celebrated the legacy of founder Rick Carr, emphasizing their ongoing commitment to sustainability and innovation in engineering (source: cundall.com). Awards include Europe's first WELL-certified office fit-out in London, showcasing their dedication to high standards in workplace design.

Working There

Cundall offers a diverse range of roles across various multi-disciplinary departments, including structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering, as well as sustainability and IT/AV. The firm supports PhD-qualified and chartered professionals with in-house tools like Revit and digital twins, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration (source: technologymagazine.com). Hiring occurs globally from their Newcastle headquarters and over 20 offices, with a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing and professional development through initiatives like the Cundall Diploma sustainable design training program (source: cundall.com). The company culture is rooted in a commitment to investing in people, with benefits that include operations in carbon-neutral offices and a focus on net zero carbon projects by 2030, creating a supportive environment for staff to thrive.

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Job Description

Cundall's Building Services team's mission is to play a key role in making buildings more energy efficient, sustainable and cost effective to operate - and we pride ourselves on our exemplary track record of designing innovative and sustainable mechanical and electrical solutions, that minimise the use of natural resources.

The Building Services team are a source of world leading expertise - and offer a pro-active and collaborative approach to skill development, and professional excellence.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and client focused Mechanical Building Services expert to join our team at our office in Dublin, to play a leading role in ensuring the successful delivery innovative mechanical design solutions for some of the most exciting building projects in Ireland and internationally.

Working across a variety of sectors, you will lead a team of expert engineers and CAD/Revit technicians, and work closely with colleagues of various disciplines to manage the delivery of technically excellent, profitable projects.

You will develop new and nurture existing outstanding client relationships that maximise satisfaction and ensure repeat business and will use your wealth of expertise and determination to manage, motivate and inspire less experienced engineers.

The Skills

A Chartered Engineer (or progressing to Chartership), educated to degree level in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering, you have gained vast experience in a Mechanical Engineering role within a building services context (Ventilation, cooling and air conditioning, heating systems etc). You also possess a strong understanding of low energy design and have proven your technical expertise in the relevant design software.

Given the client-facing nature of this role, you must also have a proven customer and quality-focussed approach.

In your most recent position, you have consistently demonstrated your ability to manage multiple large scale projects and multi-discipline building services teams to deliver to, and exceed client expectations.

Crucially - you have a passion for creative and intuitive design.

We know that to be the best at what we do we need a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. Creating environments where everyone can find joy doing their best work is also great for everyone. That's why we positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our people.