Shaft Sinking And Sheeted Pits
Pre-cast concrete segmental shafts from 1.8m to 25m diameter. Installed by underpinning or caisson methods for pumping stations, storage and TBM launch pits.
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B&W Tunnelling — Specialist Tunnelling Contractors in the UK & Ireland
B&W Tunnelling // Established 1985
Celebrating Over 40 Years in the Industry
A leading UK contractor providing specialist trenchless solutions. From Pipe Jacking to Microtunnelling, we deliver the infrastructure that powers the nation.
B&W Tunnelling // Established 1985
Specialist Tunnelling Across the UK
B&W Tunnelling delivers shaft sinking, microtunnelling, and pipe jacking across every ground condition — from water utilities to major rail and highways infrastructure.
B&W Tunnelling // Established 1985
Precision Trenchless Solutions Since 1985
One of the UK’s largest mechanised pipejacking fleets, maintained in-house at our South Wales yard. The right machine, the right method, for every project.
ESTABLISHED 1985
40+
YEARS IN BUSINESS
WORLD RECORD
55m
PIPE JACKED IN 12 HOURS
SPECIALIST CONTRACTOR
UK & IRE
NATIONWIDE COVERAGE
1985
ESTABLISHED
UK Specialist Tunnelling Contractors
Founded in October 1985 and headquartered in South Wales, B&W Tunnelling has grown from a regional specialist into one of the UK’s leading trenchless and shaft contractors, delivering projects across the UK and Ireland.
With one of the largest mechanised pipejacking fleets in the country, our team delivers precision underground solutions for water utilities, highways, rail and major infrastructure clients.
Certified Safety
Rigorous HSE standards maintained across every project and site.
Specialist Fleet
One of the UK’s largest mechanised pipejacking and microtunnelling fleets.
OUR SERVICES
Specialist Tunnelling Services
Providing a comprehensive range of trenchless and underground construction solutions across the UK and Ireland.
Micro Tunnelling
Remotely operated trenchless pipe installation from 600mm to 1800mm diameter. Steerable and accurate, ideal for gravity sewers and crossings beneath railways, roads and rivers.
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Guided Boring
High-accuracy guided auger technique for small to medium diameter gravity sewers. Three-stage pilot tube system using optical or laser guidance for precise line and level.
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Auger Boring
Cost-effective horizontal earth boring for installing sleeves and pipes from 300mm to 1500mm. Ideal for crossings under services, roads and highways on pipeline schemes.
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Pipejacking
Hydraulic pipejacking for 1500, 1800 and 2100mm diameter pipes. Steerable, structural and watertight installations through all ground conditions.
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Plant Hire
Our owned tunnelling fleet — TBMs, MTBMs, auger rigs and shaft sinking kit — available for hire with full support and bespoke fit-out.
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Accreditations
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Testimonials
“B&W Tunnelling provided an exceptional service for our deep tube upgrade. Their expertise and professionalism were evident from start to finish. Highly recommended for complex projects.”
“We partnered with B&W Tunnelling on a challenging shaft sinking project in a heavily built-up area. Their innovative approach and commitment to safety meant we delivered on time and within budget.”
“Their team’s knowledge in micro tunnelling is second to none. They handled our stormwater relief system with precision. Truly a leading specialist tunnelling contractor in the UK.”
Specialist Tunnelling Fleet
B&W Tunnelling owns one of the largest mechanised pipejacking and microtunnelling fleets in the UK. All equipment is maintained in-house at our South Wales yard, giving us complete quality control and the flexibility to match the right machine to every project.
ISEKI MICROTUNNELLING
Remotely operated MTBMs for 600, 1000, 1200, 1500 and 1800mm diameter pipe installations — steerable and accurate for gravity sewers.
AUGER & GUIDED BORING RIGS
Akkerman and Barbco rigs from 150mm to 1500mm diameter, plus guided boring machines with optical and laser guidance systems.
TBM // Tunnel Boring Machine
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Recent Projects
Specialist tunnelling and trenchless solutions delivered across the UK and Ireland.