Principal Structural Engineer

Join Cundall as a Principal Structural Engineer in Bengaluru, India. With over 12 years of experience, you will lead innovative projects in the MENA region, focusing on sustainable design. Enjoy a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth. Become a Principal Structural Engineer with Cundall in Bengaluru, India, and lead the delivery of prestigious construction projects in the MENA region. With over 12 years of experience, you will collaborate with a team of experts to design innovative, sustainable solutions. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a commitment to work-life balance, all while contributing to Cundall's Zero Carbon Design 2030 goal.

Cundall Bengaluru, India On-site Full Time UTC+05:30

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

We are an award winning global consultancy and have been named Building's Engineering Consultant of the Year in 2024, 2022 and 2021. We are at the forefront of the industry, priding ourselves on our exemplary track record of designing innovative and sustainable projects.

Sustainability runs through everything we do at Cundall, and our people are empowered to drive change and decarbonise the built environment. By the end of this decade, we have set ourselves an ambitious goal to only work on projects that meet our zero carbon design criteria, a commitment we have called our Zero Carbon Design 2030 goal. We need people who share this passion for sustainability and thrive in designing energy efficient buildings and communities.

Cundall's Structural Engineering team pride ourselves on our exemplary record of accomplishment of designing innovative and sustainable structural solutions, that minimise the use of natural resources and work to achieve our Net Zero Carbon 2030 target.

As one of the longest established of Cundall's many disciplines, the Structural team are a source of world leading expertise - and offer a pro-active and collaborative approach to skill development, and professional excellence.

Join our dynamic and ground-breaking Structures Team at Cundall India, where we are redefining the future of sustainable engineering and design. If you are passionate about engineering excellence, sustainability and pushing the boundaries of what's possible this is the right place for you.

At Cundall we strive to maintain a healthy balance between work and life. Explore exciting career opportunities with us.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and client focused Structural Engineer with 12 + years of experience based at our Bengaluru office, to play a leading role in the successful delivery of some of the most exciting and prestigious construction projects in the MENA (Middle East North Africa) region and internationally.

You will take a senior role within a team of expert engineers and technicians and work closely with colleagues of various disciplines to manage the delivery of technically excellent, profitable projects.

You will have the opportunity to nurture relationships with in the Cundall team and develop client relationships that maximise satisfaction and ensure repeat business and will use your wealth of expertise and determination to manage, motivate and develop less experienced engineers.

The Skills

You will ideally be Chartered preferably with IStructE and educated to degree level in Structural Engineering.

You will have gained significant practical experience of structural engineering within a consultancy environment, and an accomplished level of relevant IT skills in structural design software.

In your most recent position, you have consistently demonstrated your ability to manage multiple large-scale projects, lead engineering teams of less experienced engineers to deliver to and exceed client expectations.

You will be required to possess excellent and hands-on experience of analytical software such as ETABS, SAFE and Robot etc and you possess sound knowledge of managing teams delivering and coordinating documentation in the Revit/BIM 360 platform.

You have proven ability to produce creative design solutions in multiple materials including reinforced concrete and steel. Crucially, you will have a passion for creative, sustainable and intuitive design. In addition, knowledge and practical experience of American codes such as ASCE, IBC, ACI, AISC and Saudi Building codes are required.

You should possess experience in resource planning and supporting project managers in costing and delivering profitable projects and have strong experience using the MS Office portfolio of software.

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 is why we positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our people.