Original main contractor Real went into administration last year while working on the £13m scheme.

Designed by AWW Architects, the Hollis Wharf scheme will span 45,000 sq ft across five-storeys, and is set for completion in summer 2025.

Derek Quinn, Executive Director of RED Construction South West, said: “The trust that Alumno has put in RED South West to complete work on the Hollis Wharf is testament to our reputation within the region, and we are proud to be a part of what is set to be an amazing riverside location for the students of Bath.

“The historical significance of the location is not lost on us, and we are dedicated to carrying out the works in a considered and sustainable fashion, uplifting the local community through our ‘RED to Green’ approach to building within the region.”

David Campbell, Founder and Managing Director of Alumno Group, added: “Following the works carried out by a previous contractor, it was crucial and imperative that we partnered with a team who had a strong track record and reputation for delivery in the region. Who could also mitigate the project’s challenges, as well as hit the ground running to drive the scheme forward within the time frames required.

“We are pleased to have found that certainty and confidence within RED Construction Group’s South West team and appreciate their dedication to getting things turned round and on track.”