Willmott Dixon Interiors has won a £4.5 million contract to create a new campus for Coventry University.

The contractor will deliver a new London campus at the Grade II listed Civic Centre in Dagenham.

The building will be transformed into a modern learning environment for students undertaking a range of full and part-time courses.

The new campus is scheduled to open in September and marks another major project for Willmott Dixon Interiors in the education sector.

The company has recently completed schemes for Imperial College, University of Brighton, Elstree University Technical College, London Metropolitan University and The London School of Economics.

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It is also the latest in a host of projects which has seen Willmott Dixon regenerate public buildings, with the company also involved in refurbishing Alexandra Palace's East Wing and restoring Darlington Civic Centre.

Mike Hart, Chief Operating Officer of Willmott Dixon Interiors, said: "We are really pleased to be working with Coventry University to create a modern and inspiring learning space in London. Coventry University's model is a very imaginative one which enables more people to have access to higher education."

John Dishman, Chief Executive Officer and Director of CU Coventry, added: "We are very happy to be working with Willmott Dixon on our new campus in Dagenham as we look to expand further.

"The Civic Centre is an iconic east London landmark and Willmott Dixon is experienced in transforming listed buildings. We look forward to seeing the campus take shape over the coming months."

(LM/JP)