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Professional Training Programs

Comprehensive courses designed by industry experts to advance your tunnel engineering career

TUNNEL ENGINEERING COURSE

TUNNEL ENGINEERING COURSE

CPD-certified online course to master modern tunnel engineering skills.

Tunnelling Safety Training Scheme ​(TSTS)

Tunnelling Safety Training Scheme ​(TSTS)

A one-day CITB course providing essential safety awareness for anyone working in tunnel construction. Covers key hazards, emergency procedures, and safe working practices in line with BS 6164.

Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)

Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)

This CITB-accredited two-day course is for those acting as or preparing to become Temporary Works Co-ordinators, responsible for managing temporary works on site.

Tunnel Engineering Consultancy

Tunnel Engineering Ltd offers specialist geotechnical and tunnel engineering consultancy services from concept design to construction and project completion. We work closely with clients to develop optimal engineering solutions for complex underground and infrastructure challenges.
We provide peer review of technical documentation at any stage of a project. This includes independent reviews of methodologies, designs, technical reports, temporary works, programme, and more.
With extensive industry experience, we support clients through the design and construction of underground structures, offering practical and innovative solutions grounded in technical expertise. Our team has worked across multiple sectors, including hydropower, railways, metros, roads, water, wastewater, power, and mining, delivering significant value through sound engineering, commercial insight, and robust project delivery.

Tunnel Inspection

Comprehensive tunnel inspections using advanced digital techniques to assess structural condition, identify defects, and provide prioritised maintenance recommendations in line with UK standards.

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Construction and Project Management

Expert construction support services including constructability and peer reviews, contract and risk management, value engineering, and specialist advice on construction methods, ground-related contractual issues, and project delivery.

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Rock Tunnelling

Specialist rock tunnelling consultancy covering feasibility, methodology, drill-and-blast and cavern construction, with expert advice on rock support and construction optimisation from design through delivery.

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Structural Assessment

Structural assessments and load analysis for tunnels, bridges, buildings, and retaining walls, using FEM and inspections to evaluate integrity, assess risk, and recommend repair or strengthening options in line with engineering standards.

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Soft Ground Tunnelling

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Expert soft-ground tunnelling support, including constructability reviews, SCL and TBM method advice, and specialist guidance on soft-ground construction techniques throughout project delivery.

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Shaft Construction

Specialist shaft construction consultancy providing constructability reviews and technical guidance on caisson sinking, SCL, diaphragm and secant walls, piling, raise boring, and ground treatment options from design through execution.

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Drill and Blast Method

Specialist drill-and-blast design and optimisation services for tunnels, shafts, and excavations, providing support on vibration control, urban blasting, and environmentally sensitive operations throughout the project lifecycle.

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Engineering and Design Management

Engineering and design management services for underground projects, delivering concept and detailed design reviews, value engineering, sustainability integration, and peer review throughout the design and construction lifecycle

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Innovation Hub

Pioneering the future of tunnel engineering with breakthrough technologies and methodologies

Energy Tunnels and Waste Heat Recovery

Tunnels are increasingly being used as sources of renewable energy by capturing and reusing waste h…

Low Carbon Materials for Tunnel Construction

The future of tunnelling is being shaped by sustainable materials such as calcined clay blends and …

Digital Twins and Smart Monitoring in Tunnelling

Digital twin technology is revolutionising tunnelling by combining real time sensor data with advan…

Revolutionising Tunnelling

Revolutionising Tunnelling: The Impact of Robotic, AI, and Blockchain Technologies in the Next 5 to…

Latest Insights

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Sep 09, 2025 Coourses

CITB Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) Refresher Course

If you’ve already completed the CITB TWC course, you will eventually need to refresh your training to stay compliant with industry standards. At Tunnel Engineering Limited, we offer CITB TWC refresher courses designed to update your knowledge, renew your temporary works qualification, and extend yo…

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Sep 09, 2025 Coourses

CITB Tunnelling Safety Training Scheme (TSTS)

Tunnelling is one of the most challenging and high-risk areas of construction. From confined spaces and dust exposure to the risk of collapse, safety standards must be uncompromising. That’s why the CITB Tunnelling Safety Training Scheme (TSTS) exists — to ensure that every worker underground has t…

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Sep 09, 2025 Coourses

CITB Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) Training

At Tunnel Engineering Limited, our CITB Temporary Works Supervisor training courses are designed to give supervisors the knowledge, skills, and confidence to manage safety effectively. Delivered at our CITB training centre, these CITB approved courses are part of the wider suite of CITB training co…

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Industry News

Breaking news and updates from the world of tunnel engineering

Tunnel Engineering Limited Expands CITB Training Courses for the Construction Industry
Sep 08, 2025

Tunnel Engineering Limited Expands CITB Training Courses for the Construction Industry

Tunnel Engineering Limited is a CITB accredited training centre delivering industry-recognised CITB training courses across the UK. From temporary works training and refresher courses to the Tunnelling Safety Training Scheme (TSTS), our CITB approved courses help supervisors, coordinators, and mana…

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World Tunnel Congress 2025 in Stockholm Showcases Global Tunnelling Innovations
Aug 25, 2025

World Tunnel Congress 2025 in Stockholm Showcases Global Tunnelling Innovations

The World Tunnel Congress 2025 brought together thousands of professionals in Stockholm under the theme “Tunnelling into a Sustainable Future.” The event showcased the latest technologies, sustainable practices, and international collaboration shaping the future of underground construction.

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TBMs for Hudson River Tunnel Nearing Completion
Aug 25, 2025

TBMs for Hudson River Tunnel Nearing Completion

Two Herrenknecht tunnel boring machines for the new Hudson River Tunnel are nearing completion, with assembly in the US due later this year. Once launched in 2026, they will form a critical new rail connection between New Jersey and Manhattan.

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