Work will start on site in July to demolish existing buildings ahead of construction of a new Sports and Science Building over four floors which is due for completion by the end of 2019.

The new building has been esigned by Dutch architect OMA and will include a swimming pool in the basement along with underground parking for the college fleet of minibuses.

The ground floor has a cafe, sports viewing area, gymnasium and sports hall as well as an indoor sprint running track.

Upper floors will hold laboratories for all core sciences, such as Chemistry, Physics and Biology, and the rooftop amenity space will feature a running track.

It will be the third major contract awarded to McLaren by Brighton College in the last five years.

Peter Jackson, Group Contracts Director said: ‘’We are absolutely delighted to have been awarded this project which continues our fantastic working relationship with Brighton College.

“Construction will commence following the successful completion of the current Academic Building in August and we look forward to working alongside the Architects OMA and the College to deliver the new Sports and Science Building.’’