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Thames Tideway Tunnel

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London Power Tunnels Phase 2

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HS2 Atlas Road Logistics Tunnel

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HS2 Northolt Tunnel East

The UK’s Leading Specialist Tunnelling Labour Supplier.

For 40 years, Tunnelcraft has been the trusted name in UK tunnelling, proudly supplying the very best experienced, trained, and competent operatives to our clients. At Tunnelcraft, our high-quality workforce creates a safe, efficient, and consistent environment.

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160

Years of Combined Management Experience.

200+

Projects Completed & Delivered.

Tunnelling Apprentices Qualified to Date.

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Microtunnelling
We have experienced teams operating both open and closed-face MTBMs, delivering precise pipe installation in both soft and hard ground conditions.
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TBM Tunnelling
From TBM pilots to MSV drivers, our teams are highly competent and experienced in operating small and large diameter TBMs, including Earth Pressure Balance (EPB), slurry and variable density machines.
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Traditional Hand Mining
Tunnelcraft supplies trained, competent and experienced teams for hand mining and timber heading works, particularly suited to smaller tunnels and sewer or service diversions.
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Shaft Sinking
Our teams are experienced in complex shaft construction techniques, including caisson and underpinning methods for small and large diameter shafts, whether shallow or deep, as well as spray concrete lining (SCL) and sheet pile shafts.
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Sprayed Concrete Lining
Tunnelcraft specialises in the safe and efficient excavation of shafts and tunnels using sprayed concrete lining (SCL). We provide complete labour resources, from nozzlemen to SCL pump operators, to support safe, controlled and effective delivery.

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40 Years of Excellence: Fully Trained Teams for Every Tunnelling Challenge.

Tunnelcraft is your specialist partner for end-to-end tunnelling construction. We employ a full spectrum of advanced Tunnelling Methodologies, including TBM (EPB, Slurry), Micro Tunnelling, Shaft Sinking, Sprayed Concrete Lining (SCL), and Traditional Hand Mining.

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Programmes & Training
Tunnel Safety Training Scheme (TSTS)
Delivered in-house by Tunnelcraft’s Training Manager, the Tunnel Safety Training Scheme (TSTS), developed by TunnelSkills and CITB, is the recognised benchmark for the minimum health and safety knowledge required to work in underground environments across the UK.
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Tunnel Entry & Emergency Procedures
Developed in partnership between TunnelSkills and City & Guilds, this nationally recognised qualification focuses on safe tunnel entry procedures and the management of underground emergencies, helping ensure operatives are prepared for the risks and challenges of tunnel-related confined spaces.
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NVQs in Tunnelling
Tunnelcraft has helped support the development of specialist NVQs for a range of underground tunnelling operations. These include locomotive driving, MSV driving, gantry crane, Tunnelling Operatives, Conveyor Operatives other tunnelling-specific trades.
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CPCS Training
Tunnelcraft prioritises keeping our workforce safe in their working environment by supporting training through the Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS), including qualifications for slinger/signaller, excavator, gantry crane, traffic marshal and other plant operations.
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Tunnelskills
Established to review training standards within the tunnelling industry and support the development of programmes that meet the sector’s needs. Tunnelcraft has played an active role in supporting the development of tunnel-specific training, including TSTS & Tunnel Entry and Emergency Procedures.

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Investing in Employee Training, Securing Your Project Safety.

Tunnelcraft is committed to setting the benchmark for safety within the tunnelling industry. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and we invest heavily in ensuring they are qualified to an exceptionally high standard.

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