Warwick Tunnelling is built around a lean leadership group, six engineering sub-teams, and faculty support from the University of Warwick's School of Engineering.
Cutterhead, structural frame, thrust system, drive train. Responsible for the geometry and load-paths of the machine.
Motor drives, power distribution, PLC architecture, sensor integration, E-stop systems. The nervous system of the TBM.
Operator interface, sensor logging, navigation algorithms, telemetry pipelines, control loops. Built to be legible under dig-day pressure.
Soil characterisation, conditioning chemistry, muck handling, settlement modelling, support pressures. The interface between the machine and the ground.
Risk assessments, safety case, dig-site logistics, transport, on-site procedures. What stands between a working machine and a competition entry that's allowed to dig.
Sponsorship, finance, communications, social, partnerships. The team that funds the machine and tells its story.
Warwick Tunnelling is part of the University of Warwick's student-led projects programme within the School of Engineering, alongside teams like Warwick Moto and Warwick Racing. We work under faculty supervision with access to the school's workshops, finance infrastructure, and engineering community.
We're looking for engineers, software developers, and project people across all years. The team is intentionally small — every member has scope to take real ownership.