Design & Engineering Services

We offer integrated design, ECI, and consultancy services, managing the entire process from concept to construction to ensure certainty and mitigate project risk.

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De-Risking Projects Through Expert Design and Consultancy

Our Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) model offers a single point of contact for the entire design process, integrating construction expertise early to provide value-engineered solutions, ensure constructability, and mitigate risks before breaking ground.

Permanent & Temporary Work Designs

HB Tunnelling provides permanent and temporary works design for tunnelling, trenchless construction, shaft sinking, pipe jacking, and underground infrastructure projects. Our design and engineering team provides practical, buildable solutions that prioritise safety, efficiency and constructability.

Cost Control & Estimating

Drawing on extensive experience within the tunnelling, shaft sinking and trenchless disciplines we partner with you to provide accurate cost modelling at all stages of the project. We’re with you the entire project lifecycle, providing reliable cost management for a successful project execution.

Third Party Approvals

Securing third-party approvals can be one of the most challenging and time-critical aspects of trenchless construction. HB Tunnelling provides specialist design and engineering support to manage these processes efficiently, helping to avoid delays and keep infrastructure projects on track.

3D Modelling & Survey Works

At HBT, our surveyors have many years of experience in topographical surveys, in particular for trenchless crossings of National Highways, Network Rail and Canal and River Trust assets.

ECI & Consultancy Works

We offer early contractor involvement and specialist tunnelling, shaft sinking and trenchless construction expertise, providing a single point of accountability from design through construction delivery.

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Case Studies

Design in Action: View Our Project Outcomes

Our design solutions are proven in the field. Review case studies where early engagement and expert design saved time, reduced cost, and ensured seamless constructability for complex infrastructure.
  • Auger Boring

Bessacarr – Caisson Shafts & Augerbore

HBT undertook the design & build of the foul & storm pump stations & manholes to adoptable standards in accordance with Yorkshire Water requirements.

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  • Auger Boring

A63 Hull – Augerboring

HB Tunnelling supported Balfour Beatty by installing a drainage pipe from the new underpass at the modified Mytongate Junction, linking it to the pump station shaft.

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  • 5 Min Read
  • Auger Boring, Pipe Jacking

Appleby Lodge – Guided Auger Boring

HB Tunnelling was approached by United Living Energy Ltd (ULEL) to help resolve a potential service clash during the installation of the Appleby Lodge Gas Pipeline.

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  • 5 Min Read
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Partner with our Contractors Responsible Engineers (CRE) and Contractors Engineering Managers (CEM) to develop a robust, compliant, and cost-effective design solution.

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