Global tunnelling expertise

We bring comprehensive skills across all phases of tunnelling, from design and planning through construction and commissioning.

Construction workers wearing safety gear stand inside a large underground tunnel.

Expertise, above and below ground

Proven technical capability

We have expertise in a range of tunnelling techniques including tunnel boring machines, sprayed concrete lining and drill & blast so we can match the approach to ground conditions and project needs.

Integrated expert global teams

As a global business, our tunnelling experts from Norway, Sweden, North America and the UK share learning, ideas and inspiration bringing the latest thinking to improve delivery wherever we work.

Seamless logistics management

Tunnelling is so much more than just working underground, those at ground level integrate teams, coordinate hundreds of vehicle movements daily and make sure that the right people are in the right place at the right time.

Specialist in-house capabilities

We offer our own internal specialist services including piling, ground engineering, steelwork fabrications, mechanical, electrical & public health engineering and temporary works design, supported by long-term supply chain relationships.

Tunnelling techniques

We combine traditional techniques with state-of-the-art equipment and innovative ways of working to deliver projects in a range of ground conditions in highways, rail, energy and utilities. All with care and precision.

TBM Madeleine, HS2
Cross passages, HS2 in London
Drill & blast tunnelling, Rogfast E04

Global expertise backed by our own in-house UK specialist teams

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Martin Leppard

Martin Leppard

Account Director

Martin Leppard

Martin Leppard

Account Director

Global tunnelling expertise | Skanska in the UK