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TOMS NEESON
Joined 1993
Managing Partner

The talent, commitment and creativity of our people is critical to the

success of our business. By bringing together some of the best and
brightest minds in the industry, and working collaboratively, we deliver
leading edge, sustainable engineering solutions.

Our size means that no-one in our business is lost. Ideas form the very
foundation of everything that we do and those ideas come from all levels
of the business. As such the development of Graduates is one of our key
business priorities. We work hard to nurture you carefully through your
career. Our Graduates quickly become key members of our project teams
and are given real responsibility from the outset.

I find the period from early September to Christmas to be one of the highlights
of our year and I thoroughly enjoy meeting our new cohort of new talent
when our Graduate intake joins us. I hope that you will consider Cundall
as a place to build the foundations for a long and successful career. I very
much look forward to meeting you as part of a future intake!
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

Cundall is a business which is constantly seeking to develop and

we do this through developing our staff and working on the most
exciting projects. This makes us the ideal company to join as a
Graduate or at any time in your career. We are small enough to care
about you and value your involvement and development but big
enough to be working on the most exciting international projects.

Cundall work with the most exciting clients to provide engineering

consultancy services covering the entire life cycle of any building
project. Taking a refreshingly positive approach to engineering design
we have positioned ourselves at the forefront of sustainability in the built
environment, with particular expertise in carbon reduction, improving the
quality of the indoor environment, water conservation and sustainable
materials.

Award winning practice, projects and people.

Cundall regularly win awards recognising our achievements in our work and
how we operate as a business.

We have won numerous green design and innovation awards for our
practical approach to our projects and are justifiably proud of our
achievements to date in reducing the environmental impact of our business
and our projects, and in driving change in the property industry in all of
the countries where we operate. We look forward to continuing to play an
active role in transforming the built environment and informing, educating
and engaging with the people and communities who use the buildings we
design.

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SERVICES

Our many disciplines include:

CORE SERVICES
Building services engineering
Civil engineering
Structural engineering
Sustainable design

SPECIALIST SERVICES
Acoustics
Building automation
CDM consultancy
Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM)
Fire engineering
Geotechnical engineering
IT and audio visual
Lighting design
Planning
Survey solutions
Transportation
Vertical transportation
LOCATIONS

We are a global business that is incredibly well connected.

Whichever office you join you will have interaction with other offices
around the world. This includes the opportunities for secondments
to other offices. Cundall currently operates in:

UK ASIA EUROPE
Belfast Hong Kong Bucharest
Birmingham Shanghai Madrid
Edinburgh Singapore Warsaw
London
Manchester
Newcastle

AUSTRALIA MENA
Adelaide Doha
Melbourne Dubai
Perth Tripoli
Sydney

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SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

Sustainability is at the core of our business and we try to build it into

all that we do. Cundall is the worlds first consultancy to be formally
endorsed as a One Planet Company by sustainability charity
BioRegional. This is based on the 10 One Planet Living Principles
originally developed by WWF and BioRegional.

Cundall shares the One Planet vision of a sustainable world in which people
everywhere can enjoy a high quality of life within the productive capacity of
the planet, with ample space remaining for wildlife and wilderness.

www.oneplanetliving.org

We are a leader in the design of sustainable buildings both in the UK and

around the world for which we have won many awards. We support this
by carrying out our own research and development. Two recent examples
of this are the book, What Colour is Your Building, written by David Clark,
one of our Partners, and widely acknowledged as a step forward in how we
design sustainable buildings and an ongoing piece of research around how
we use plants in buildings more effectively to improve air quality and reduce
energy demand.
 2015 EMIRATES GREEN BUILDING
COUNCIL AWARDS: GREEN BUILDING
OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER

CHRIS TURNER
American University of Sharjah
Dubai, UAE

Joined 2013
Sustainability Engineer

Immediate, on-project training was a great introduction and exposed me

to many aspects of the sustainable building industry, very quickly. In my first
six months I was involved in projects covering a range of sectors including
office, retail, large scale residential and education. Tasks I have worked on
have widened my perception of sustainability and how design impacts on
occupants and the environment.

For one project I was able to produce an energy and sustainability planning
statement, which looks at the buildings efficiency. I then did the heating
and cooling loads calculations for the building. Finally I conducted a Low
and Zero Carbon technologies investigation to determine which technology
would be best suited to provide clean energy - believe me there is so much
more to renewables than PV panels on the roof!

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MEET OUR GRADUATES

I work in the Structures team,

its great being involved with a team
which is friendly but also extremely
knowledgeable.

I have worked on a variety of small

and large-scale projects in several
sectors including sports, education
and critical systems. Each day
I learn something new and am
greeted with different challenges.
My day-to-day work typically
LAURA KIRK involves design and analysis of
Joined 2014 building structures, however is
Graduate Structural Engineer often extremely varied.

North Wharf Road Al Ain Mixed-use Development and Stadium Project

London, UK Al Ain, UAE
THOMAS PICK
Lee Valley White Water Centre
Hertfordshire, UK

Joined 2013
Mechanical Engineer

I started at Cundall with barely

any knowledge that the building
services industry even existed.
I would never have imagined I
would be working on some of the
most exciting buildings in London
and having just been promoted to
Engineer. Not a day goes past when
I am doing the same thing I was
doing the day before. There is great
variety and pace in the industry.

I have worked on numerous

projects ranging from office fit-outs
for global companies to large scale
new build developments.
21 Moorfields
London, UK

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MEET OUR GRADUATES

Chengdu Creative Centre

Chengdu, China

OZAK ESU
Joined 2014
Graduate Electrical Engineer

Working as part of a team I Bahrain Bay Masterplan

Bahrain
produce technical building designs
for all electrical services. Since
joining Cundall I have received a
lot of training both technical and
personal development. I have also
been supported and encouraged
to pursue charitable and voluntary
opportunities for example tutoring
and engaging pupils in STEM which
aids my further development while
encouraging others to consider a
career in engineering!

Triptych Tower,
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
 Cundall has given me plenty of
trust and support to broaden my
knowledge. Within 6 months,
I was already leading design and
responsible for my own projects.

The projects I work on range from

small video wall installations,
to large auditoria and stadium
developments, the variety of
projects is what maintains my
enthusiasm. My role within the
SARAH ALLAOUI team is very dynamic, I often go on
Joined 2014 site visits to monitor and witness
IT and Audio Visual Engineer the completed system, which is
always the most rewarding part.

Broadgate Quarter
London, UK

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WHAT OUR GRADUATES DO

As a Consulting Engineer you will be providing independent

expertise within your chosen discipline to industry, developers and
construction firms. But what does this actually mean?

Working within a team of Engineering

Professionals

Coordinating the activities of the team to ensure

effective project delivery

Collaborating across disciplines as well as with

external Engineers and other professionals

Ensuring timesheets are completed and time is

allocated to the appropriate jobs/projects

Attending Continuing Professional

Development (CPD) seminars

Compiling technical reports to be

issued to the client

Marking up drawings from a design

model

Providing client and project team

with a project progress update
As a Graduate Engineer at Cundall what will you be doing?
The list below may seem a little daunting, but dont worry we dont expect
you to be able to do everything from day one! Your Graduate buddy and
Line Manager, as well as your colleagues, are all on hand to assist you as
you learn, develop and grow in your role of Graduate Engineer.

Meeting with CAD Technician to discuss

how the design should be incorporated into
the drawings; agreeing deadlines

Meeting Project Managers to review and agree

design concepts

Attending site, meeting contractors, discussing

unforeseen problems and design alterations

Reviewing current projects and deadlines,

Planning and prioritising workload

Completing sketches and

calcs to add detail to a design

Completing learning diary for

Chartership portfolio

Reviewing and responding to

emails

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TRAINING PROGRAMME

When you join Cundall we hope that our Graduate Training

Programme is just the start of your journey with us. For this reason
we have developed a comprehensive training and induction
programme laying the foundations for your learning and
development helping you become the engineer you want and can be.

Through a number of resources and schemes we give you the support that
you will need to make the most of the opportunities that we can offer you.

Induction Programme
Graduate Buddy
Cundall Young Engineer Society (YES!)
Technical Training Seminars
Early Career Professional Seminars
Book Club
Early Career Conference
Team Rotations
Specialist Placements
International Secondments
Site Visits
Soft-skills Training
Opportunities to work with STEMNet
Guest Speaking
Graduate Development Programme (leading
to Chartered/Incorporated registration with
a professional institution)
Regular Scheme Review Meetings with your
Mentor
Professional Registration Bonus
ARE WE A MATCH?

Hopefully you now have a flavour of what we can offer you as a

Graduate. And if you have got to this point we have obviously ticked
some boxes for you.

We have a few things on our wish list too! So, what are we looking for?

Inquisitive mind
Creative flair - great ideas, and the skills to communicate them
Problem solver
Real interest in sustainability and sustainable design
Interest in building design
A desire to continuously develop knowledge
Ability to work in a team
MEng in Civil/Structural/Electrical/Mechanical/Building Services
(or similar) Engineering
2:1 classification

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CAREER PROGRESSION MAP - ENGINEERS

GRADE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

PARTNER Set the direction of the business and lead staff in that direction
Oversee projects from a technical and financial perspective
Wins work, manage client relationships and teams of staff

ASSOCIATE/ Manage teams of staff and lead the delivery of projects in

accordance with agreed budgets
SENIOR Help to win new work
ASSOCIATE

PRINCIPAL Support Associates in the technical and financial delivery

of jobs
ENGINEER Mentor, guide and support less experienced members
of staff

SENIOR Lead small teams to deliver project objectives

Deliver engineering solutions and communicate these
ENGINEER to others
Mentor less experienced engineers

ENGINEER Undertake engineering calculations and drawings

GRADUATE Undertake engineering calculations and drawings

Participate in regular training and development activities
ENGINEER Actively pursue Chartership
KEY REQUIREMENTS

Financial and commercial awareness

Networking skills
People management skills
Persuading and influencing skills

Chartered Engineer status

Ability to relate to and network with colleagues, clients and other members
of the project team
Ability to deliver goals and objectives, working under pressure

Ability to communicate effectively

Strong technical knowledge and experience and the ability to pass this
onto others

Sound technical knowledge and good progress towards

Chartership
Strong communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with
clients and other m
 embers of the project team

Ability to work on own initiative where required

MEng (2.1 or above) in a relevant engineering discipline

Willingness to learn and develop
Effective verbal and written communication skills

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REWARDING OUR PEOPLE

Shape Your Rewards

We offer a competitive starting salary which grows as you develop.
In addition we offer a welcome bonus of 1,500 when you join
us and a Chartered/Incorporated Bonus of 2,000 on achieving
recognition from your Professional Institution. With accredited
Training Schemes with IStructE, ICE, IET and CIBSE we will give
you a helping hand to achieve it too!

In addition we offer a comprehensive benefits package with the option to

Shape your Reward to best suit your own circumstances through our
flexible benefits programme.

Every day continues to be a steep

learning curve, but with the help
of my team I have come a long
way this past year and a half as a
graduate. With chartership on the
horizon and many exciting projects
constantly coming our way, I am
looking forward to the next few
years at Cundall.

Its a great feeling to be properly

JORGE ABARCA MONTERO
Joined 2014
Graduate Mechanical Engineer
rewarded for my hard work and
have the opportunity to choose how
I want to be rewarded through the
flexible benefits package.
Standard Benefits
23 days Annual Holiday with one additional day accrued for every 2 full years
Entitlement employed up to a maximum of 5 additional days
Pension Scheme 4 % employee contribution and 5% employer
contribution
Professional Subscriptions 1 x non-corporate membership or 2x professional
membership
Company Sick Pay Scheme
Permanent Health 75% of basic salary payable until employee returns
Insurance to work or reaches retirement age
Life Assurance 2x Annual Salary

Season Ticket Interest free season ticket loans

Flexible Benefits

Ability to buy or sell holiday Down to a minimum of 20 days, or up to a maximum

of 30 days
Cycle to Work Scheme Get a bicycle from CycleScheme making tax and NI
savings
Private Medical Cover Single, Couple or Family Cover

Dental Insurance Covering the cost over 12 months

Magazine Subscriptions At discounted prices

AA Membership Discounted Annual Membership

Gourmet Society Discounted annual membership giving unlimited

Give as You Earn
Childcare Vouchers
restaurant savings for one year!
pledge a regular amount to any charitable or
voluntary organisation in the UK from your gross
salary and you will not be taxed on your donation
Through Faircare giving tax and NI savings

Shopping Portal Offering a wide range of discounts on goods and

services

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WHAT NEXT
The stages of the recruitment process.
STAGE 1
Search for a vacancy
Visit our website to view our
vacancies and see which roles
are recruiting your degree
discipline.
STAGE 2
Complete an application
You will need to apply separately
if you are interested in more than
one vacancy. Upload your CV and
complete the online application
form. Remember to highlight your
location preferences and answer
the questions thoroughly.
You will find a job description
attached to the vacancy with
information about the role.
STAGE 3
GIA assessment
Once you have completed and
submitted your online application
it will be reviewed by the HR Team.
If successful you will be invited
to complete a set of online ability
assessments, or GIAs. You will
have seven days to complete
these upon receipt.
STAGE 4
Graduate assessment centre
The final stage is our Assessment
Centre. This takes place in one of
our UK offices (ideally at an office
you have applied to but this is not
always possible). We understand
how important it is for you as
a Graduate to select the right
company and Graduate role and
for this reason our assessment
centre is carefully designed to
ensure it is a two way process.
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USEFUL LINKS

TWITTER LINKEDIN
@Cundall_Global www.linkedin.com

BLOG WEBSITE
www.cundallconversations.com www.cundall.com

GRADCRACKER GLASSDOOR
www.gradcracker.com www.glassdoor.co.uk
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Graphic design, text and photography Cundall

21 Moorfields, London, UK
Wilkinson Eyre Architects
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Al Ain Mixed-use Development and Stadium Project,
Al Ain, UAE
Dennis Gilbert

American University of Sharjah, Dubai, UAE

AUS Campus Development Department

Broadgate Quarter, London, UK

Matt Livey

Chengdu Creative Centre, Chengdu, China

Broadway Malyan

Lee Valley White Water Centre, Hertfordshire, UK

Faulkner Browns Architects/Philip Vile

Triptych Tower, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Stable Property Group/Andrew Ashton

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