Electrical Engineer
Cundall
Company Overview
Cundall
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
1976
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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We are a global, independent, multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering sustainable engineering and design solutions across the built environment. With over 1,200 engineers and designers across 29 locations, we apply our expertise to local market conditions to deliver resilient, low-carbon engineering solutions. We are 100% partner-owned and are proud to have been named Building Magazine's Engineering Consultant of the Year in 2024, 2022, and 2021.
Our data centre team has been leading mission-critical design since 2006, delivering over 2,000MW of capacity globally. With a reputation for engineering excellence and sustainability, we've partnered with some of the world's most high-profile clients to create energy-efficient, low-emission data centres that set new standards for resilience and innovation. Recognised as Data Centre Consultancy of the Year in 2025, our team continues to push boundaries in design and delivery.
In Australia, our specialist data centre team has been growing steadily across our Sydney and Melbourne offices, forming a key part of our wider APAC and global network. Working collaboratively with our integrated architectural and localisation partners, we offer an engineering-led approach that supports clients within their global frameworks. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that's shaping the future of data centre design in Australia and beyond.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for skilled electrical engineer to join our data centres team to play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of innovative electrical design solutions for some of the most notable and large-scale data centre projects in Australia and around the world.
Data centre experience is preferrable, but you do not need previous data centre experience to apply. Our data centre specialist designers will mentor you as you enter our internal DC101 programme. This will give all new joiners the skills, context, and mentors to successfully transition into the sector and grow your career in this exciting industry.
You will collaborate within our critical systems team and work closely with colleagues of various disciplines to help manage the delivery of technically-excellent, profitable projects for high profile clients. The role entails your being very closely involved within the design process and production of design deliverables, working in a team of engineers. You will support, and be supported by, senior staff within the team.
The Skills
We're looking for a qualified engineer educated to a degree level in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related technical discipline. You may be Chartered or working towards it, either way, we'll support your career path.
You will have gained experience in a consulting engineering role and looking to take this to a new challenge. We value people who bring initiative, problem-solving, and a collaborative mindset to their work.
You don't need previous data centre experience. Our DC101 programme has been designed to provide in-depth technical training alongside your projects to ensure new joiners can succeed in the industry. This programme has led to multiple award wins and nominations for talent development across the data centre sector.
Essential characteristics for the successful candidate include:
- the ability to take ownership of tasks.
- the capacity to think around problems and help guide the team towards solutions.
- to recognise the importance of collaboration in a multi-disciplinary design environment
- be an organised and confident communicator with client facing skills.
Our established critical systems team has a wealth of experience, as well as an excellent project pipeline. This is a great place to develop your skills and gain experience within a supportive team atmosphere.
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.
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About the role
January 19, 2026
Full Time
Company
January 21, 2026
On-site
- Melbourne, Australia
Mid-level experience in consulting engineering
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