About Active Tunnelling
Since 1994, Active Tunnelling has established itself as one of the UK’s leading independent tunnelling specialists — delivering complex underground infrastructure with precision, reliability and innovation.
We specialise in Microtunnelling, Auger Boring, Shaft Sinking, Pipe Jacking and traditional tunnelling methods.
Supporting major water and civil engineering projects across the UK and Ireland, Active Tunnelling delivers fully integrated, flexible and tailor-made project solutions shaped around each client’s requirements.
Our position is reinforced by a King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation, alongside multiple international accolades, including twice winning at the NCE Tunnelling Awards for Innovation in Shaft Design and Construction.
More than just a tunnelling contractor, Active Tunnelling provides complete in-house design and consultancy capability, including temporary and permanent works design, specialist tunnelling solutions, rail approvals including Form A, B and C submissions, licensing, consents and regulatory compliance.
A dedicated, experienced and highly skilled team is at the core of Active’s success. Backed by one of the UK’s largest independent specialist plant fleets, including a wide range of Microtunnelling, Auger Boring and Pipe Jacking machines and equipment, we are equipped to work across a wide range of ground conditions.
With FORS Gold accredited haulage supporting our operations, we maintain high standards in safety, efficiency and reliability — delivering on time, every time.
We don’t just deliver infrastructure — we innovate, improve and set new standards for how it’s built.
