Siemens, along with its partner Associated British Ports (ABP), plans to invest £310m in the project, which includes a 40,000m² factory to manufacture 75m blades and the assembly, maintenance, storage and distribution of wind turbine components.
As part of the contract, VolkerFitzpatrick will also construct office accommodation and welfare facilities.
Siemens Hull project real estate and construction general manager Shaun Cray said: "VolkerFitzpatrick presented the most competitive and robust bid, with strong environmental and health and safety processes, a highly experienced project team and track record to deliver the project.
"A further key factor in VolkerFitzpatrick’s selection is their commitment to a significant proportion of local and regional suppliers and sub-contractors, with the entire supply chain within the UK."
The project is expected to create around 200 jobs during construction phase, which is scheduled to commence next month.
Construction of the factory is planned to be completed in 2016 with production start up scheduled for the end of 2016.
VolkerFitzpatrick managing director Richard Offord said: "This facility is a key element in establishing a new renewable energy industry in the UK, creating employment and wealth for the region."
"For this project, we aim to employ 40% of total labor within a 50-mile radius with 25% from within a 20-mile radius. The majority of our key trade packages are within the north of England, as too is most of their labour."
Image: Siemens and VolkerFitzpatrick officials sign deal for construction of the turbine blade factory in the UK. Photo: courtesy of Siemens plc.
