Willmott is planning to open a new office in the city which will start work on the transport hub towards the end of this year.

Work will involve construction a new bus station, improvements to the current train station, a new dual-purpose footbridge to link St Mary’s Street and Tentercroft Street and a multi-storey car park.

Nick Heath, operations director for the East Midlands at Willmott Dixon, said: “This is a hugely significant project for Lincoln.

“The regeneration of the city centre, which the transport hub is part of, will benefit residents, businesses and visitors – and importantly help to prepare the growing city for further development.

“The creation of the transport hub will help to unlock the west side retail and Lindum Gate developments, creating a more accessible and fluid way for people to travel through the city.

“Features of the project such as the new footbridge will make the city easier to travel through for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers alike.

“As a firm we are increasingly active in the county and are pleased to be part of such an important project which will have a considerable positive impact on the city and beyond.”

The contract has been awarded through the Scape National framework so Willmott Dixon will source local labour and materials locally whenever possible.

David Reid, operations manager at Willmott Dixon said: “Following on from Willmott Dixon’s recent appointment on the Lincoln University Technical College, we are pleased to have been appointed by the City of Lincoln Council to work in partnership with them to deliver this most prestigious and important development for the people of Lincoln.”

A site team of approximately 80 will deliver the project alongside local consultants including John Roberts Architects Ltd, Morgan Tucker Consulting Engineers and Globe Consultants Ltd.