The buildings will be co-located with the established Bristol Robotics Laboratory on the UWE Bristol Frenchay Campus.

Work will involve the comprehensive redevelopment of one the university’s largest buildings at the Frenchay campus.

Gary Jemmett, UK Director for WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff and design leader for the project, said: “This is the start of a new exciting chapter for our multidisciplinary offering in the South West, and another great example of how we can be the best in class locally whilst providing clients with a comprehensive, global consultancy service.”