The jobs have been secured through the firm’s hub South East Scotland framework.

Following financial close, Morrison Construction will undertake construction of the new Kelso High School in the Scottish Borders, and Newbattle Community High School, Midlothian.

Work will start in 2014, and completion of construction is expected in 2016.

In addition to the preferred contractor appointment, the facilities management business has been selected as preferred bidder to provide ongoing hard facilities maintenance and lifecycle management to both schools.

This contract is anticipated to be worth up to a further £17m over the 25-year concession period.