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International engineering firm, Cundall reports 'exceptional growth' at Belfast office

Pictured at the Cundall Belfast office are: Chris McAnearney, associate; Yvonne McNally, mechanical associate; and Tomás Neeson, global managing partner
Pictured at the Cundall Belfast office are: Chris McAnearney, associate; Yvonne McNally, mechanical associate; and Tomás Neeson, global managing partner Pictured at the Cundall Belfast office are: Chris McAnearney, associate; Yvonne McNally, mechanical associate; and Tomás Neeson, global managing partner

AN international engineering firm, which has delivered projects in the north worth a combined £2 billion has announced it has enjoyed "exceptional" recent growth at its Belfast office.

Cundall, an international multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy practice, opened its Belfast office in 2008 and in ten years has worked on major schemes, including the £220m upgrade of the Ulster Hospital, Queen’s University’s new Institute of Maths and Physics and the recent enhancements at W5.

The company, which employs almost 900 people worldwide at its 21 offices, has confirmed it has experienced significant growth at its Belfast base over the past three years, with staff numbers increasing fourfold.

Yvonne McNally, mechanical associate said the local office continues to go from strength to strength.

“Recent growth in Belfast has been exceptional and headcount has increased to help meet demand. We also collaborate closely with the wider Cundall business, particularly our Dublin office, on projects for global brand clients. Further growth is anticipated locally, especially in the residential and commercial sectors," she said.

Cundall’s global managing partner, Tomás Neeson, who is originally from Cookstown, believes Belfast is a key part of the global business.

“Cundall was originally asked to come to Northern Ireland to support major healthcare projects. We knew from the start, however, that there were more opportunities and we came with a view to recruit local talent," he said.

“We are constantly striving to offer more to clients and the recent expansion of our local offering to include fire engineering consultancy demonstrates this commitment. We are constantly asking what more we can do, and are heavily invested in both the increasing health and wellbeing agenda in all occupied spaces, and in digital engineering, which will be transformational in our sector.

“Our success in Belfast is based on our practice-wide ethos of providing ‘clever friendly engineers’ who deliver innovative solutions and exemplary service. Working closely with clients our aim is to ensure that they receive an end product that is aligned to their brand aspirations and culture.”

Founded in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1977, Cundall now reports a turnover in excess of £60m annually.

The firm’s core services are mechanical, electrical, civil and structural engineering, while it also offers specialisms such as sustainability, ICT security, planning and fire engineering.

Company clients include Rolls Royce, Jaguar Landrover, Sainsbury’s, Facebook and John Lewis Partnership.