Business Details
Sustainable Engineering Solutions for the Built Environment
Cundall is a global, independent, multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering sustainable engineering and design solutions across the built environment. With over 1,200 engineers and designers operating across 29 locations, we prioritise client needs through our 100% partner-owned structure, ensuring decisions are driven by expertise rather than shareholder interests. Our team combines technical rigour with innovative thinking, challenging conventions to achieve optimal results while maintaining evidence-based methodologies. We specialise in integrating sustainability, resilience, and human wellbeing into every project, from concept to completion.Our reputation for repeat business reflects our commitment to transparency, collaboration, and delivering tailored solutions that align with local market conditions. With a heritage rooted in engineering excellence, we empower our people to lead industry advancements while maintaining a unified global perspective. Our clients benefit from our agility, technical depth, and unwavering focus on creating opportunities for both people and the planet.
Services
Acoustics
Air Quality and Odour
Building Performance Services
Civil Engineering
Digital Engineering
Environmental, Social and Governance
Fire Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Lighting Design
Sustainability
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of engineering heritage combined with cutting-edge sustainability expertise
- Our 100% partner-owned structure ensures client-focused decision-making without shareholder influence
- We integrate multi-disciplinary services across 29 global locations for comprehensive project delivery
- Our evidence-based approach guarantees technically rigorous and commercially viable solutions
- We maintain a 70-80% client retention rate through consistent delivery of tailored outcomes
Services
Acoustics
Our acoustic specialists deliver tailored noise and vibration solutions for complex built environments. We address environmental, building services, and architectural acoustics challenges across sectors including infrastructure, healthcare, and cultural venues. By combining advanced simulation tools with practical expertise, we ensure optimal acoustic performance while meeting regulatory requirements and enhancing occupant comfort.
Sustainability
We integrate holistic sustainability strategies into every project phase, from carbon footprint analysis to net-zero implementation. Our services cover energy efficiency, circular economy principles, and environmental impact assessments. With industry-leading expertise in green building certifications, we help clients achieve BREEAM, LEED, and NABERS targets while balancing commercial viability and environmental stewardship.
Building Performance Services
Our BPS team optimises building systems through digital twin modelling and predictive analytics. We specialise in energy simulation, thermal comfort analysis, and operational efficiency improvements. By leveraging data-driven insights, we enhance building functionality, reduce lifecycle costs, and ensure compliance with evolving performance standards across diverse climatic conditions.
Fire Engineering
We provide comprehensive fire safety solutions that combine regulatory compliance with innovative design. Our services include fire risk assessments, smoke control system design, and performance-based fire strategy development. Using advanced computational modelling, we create tailored solutions that maintain safety standards while preserving architectural intent in complex commercial and residential developments.
Digital Engineering
Our digital engineering team utilises BIM, parametric design, and smart building technologies to enhance project delivery. We specialise in creating integrated digital workflows that improve collaboration, reduce errors, and optimise asset management. From concept visualisation to construction sequencing, our technology-driven approach ensures precision and efficiency across all project stages.
People
Carole O'Neil
Managing Partner
With extensive leadership experience across the built environment sector, Carole drives Cundall's strategic direction while maintaining technical excellence. She champions sustainable innovation and fosters a collaborative culture that empowers our global team to deliver exceptional client outcomes.
Questions
What engineering disciplines does Cundall specialise in?
We offer multi-disciplinary expertise including structural, mechanical, electrical, environmental, and fire engineering, alongside specialist services in acoustics, sustainability, and digital engineering.
How does Cundall approach sustainable design?
Our sustainability strategy integrates carbon reduction, resource efficiency, and wellbeing considerations throughout the project lifecycle, supported by our commitment to achieving net-zero carbon design across all projects by 2030.
Can Cundall handle international projects?
With 29 global offices and cross-cultural expertise, we deliver consistent technical excellence while adapting to local regulations, climatic conditions, and market requirements across five continents.
What building certifications does Cundall support?
We specialise in BREEAM, LEED, WELL, and NABERS certifications, providing expert guidance to achieve target ratings while ensuring commercially viable and operationally effective solutions.
How does Cundall ensure project quality?
Our quality assurance processes combine technical peer reviews, digital validation tools, and continuous staff development to maintain the highest standards of engineering excellence across all projects.
Reviews (1)
Roger Vincer
Oct 22, 2019
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Nicely located on the Ground floor opposite the beautiful and iconic St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul tube station located minutes away or if you prefer a short walk try the Millennium foot bridge across the Thames river. Cundall's is located in the heart of London ideally suited to support and assist a number of key clients.
St Paul tube station located minutes away or if you prefer a short walk try the Millennium foot bridge across the Thames river. Cundall's is located in the heart of London ideally suited to support and assist a number of key clients.
