Cundall celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026. This exciting milestone marks half a century of pioneering projects, people-powered progress, and a relentless commitment to sustainability. What began in 1976 as a small British consultancy with a bold vision has grown into a global enterprise with 29 offices and more than 1,300 professionals united by a shared purpose – to engineer a better, more sustainable world.
Honouring the legacy
From its earliest days, Cundall’s founding partners were driven by the belief that engineering can be a force for good. Five decades later, the practice they created has delivered industry firsts and built a reputation for innovation and technical excellence. From local consultancy projects that positively impact communities, to groundbreaking mega projects that reimagine the way we build cities, the practice’s work has shaped skylines and communities across the globe. These landmark projects include One Hyde Park, The AELTC Indoor Tennis Centre, London 2012 Olympics, The Storm Rollercoaster in Dubai, The Peninsula London and the Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
“We are immensely proud of the business we have built over the last 50 years,” says Carole O’Neil, Managing Partner at Cundall. “Not just of the projects we have delivered but above all the brilliant people, past and present, whose creativity and ideas have built the reputation for excellence that we stand on today. Every achievement helps deliver on our vision and values and every new challenge fuels our passion for what comes next.”
“We are immensely proud of the business we have built over the last 50 years.”
Carole O'Neil
Inspiring the future
Cundall is not only celebrating its legacy in 2026 but building on it. The next generation of leaders is already playing a part in shaping Cundall's future, driving clever ideas, championing sustainability and delivering innovation on projects worldwide.
As it looks to the future, the practice has vowed to protect its culture and values while delivering on ambitious sustainability goals, including its commitment to the decarbonisation of projects through Zero Carbon Design 2030, and its 2050 Science Based Targets reduction on all corporate emissions. Plans are already underway to harness AI and emerging technologies to enhance the capabilities of its global team and continue to push boundaries in engineering design.
“The next 50 years starts now,” adds O’Neil. “We are looking ahead with ambition, blending the seasoned expertise of past and present leaders with the fresh leadership of the next generation, and drawing on this mix of perspectives to forge the next chapter of Cundall’s story.”
People at the heart of progress
Cundall’s reputation rests on the shoulders of its people, the projects they design and their commitment to excellence and integrity. They deliver world-class sustainable projects that showcase good design, technical expertise and innovation, and the practice is committed to ensuring that culture of excellence continues.
“Our people are our greatest strength,” says Tomás Neeson, Chairman at Cundall.
“We champion a culture of collaboration that fosters creativity and innovation, and we are dedicated to investing in our people.”
Tomás Neeson
From Newcastle to the world
What began as a bold vision for the future with the opening of Cundall’s Newcastle-upon-Tyne headquarters in 1976, has expanded to become a global consultancy with offices in Australia, Asia, the Middle East, United Kingdom and Europe.
In late 2025, the practice opened its brand-new Newcastle headquarters, proudly overlooking the city centre it played a key role in shaping. This full-circle moment celebrates 50 years of growth, and signals Cundall’s fearless ambition for the future, where past achievements inspire even greater possibilities ahead.
