Work will start in April following the award by the Education Funding Agency.

Designed by architects Scott Brownrigg, the new building will provide places for 800 students aged 14-19.

Wates is also in line to develop two more UTC schemes for the EFA – London Design and Engineering in Becton providing and Bromley UTC.

The new build college for the Mulberry UTC Trust will include a 250-seat purpose-designed theatre, media suites a theatre construction and craft workshop and specialist health suites.

Phil Shortman, Managing Director, Wates Construction London, said: “We’re extremely adept at delivering state-of-the-art educational facilities alongside the EFA and education providers to create inspirational multifaceted learning environments.

“This is a significant contract and we’re excited to work alongside a prestigious education institution such as Mulberry School for Girls and look forward to commencing work on site.”

Dr Vanessa Ogden, Headteacher of Mulberry School for Girls, said: “We are delighted to be working with Wates Construction to bring our vision for the UTC to reality in time for our first intake of students in September 2017

“They bring proven experience and creativity to our partnership and will extend the specialist insight already contributed to this innovative educational initiative by sponsors Goldsmiths University of London, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, National Theatre, British Film Institute and Barts Health NHS Trust.

“Wates’ building will support the UTC in significantly raising employability in the creative, health and digital technology industries for young people in Tower Hamlets and surrounding boroughs.”