WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff has announced it has won a contract with NHS Orkney and Robertson Capital Projects on the £64 million (US$80,5 million) New Hospital and Health Care Facility.

The company’s Public Private Partnership (PPP) and Capital Investment services team has secured the role of Independent Tester on the project which will involve checking the design and specification of the construction of the building and related infrastructure.

The consultancy is also providing technical asset management support including fire and latent defect surveys to investors across numerous portfolios in Scotland.

In late June, NHS Orkney selected Robertson Capital Projects as the successful bidder for the construction of the new facility at the Balfour Hospital in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands. Robertson Capital Projects will be responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of the purpose-built facility. 

Derek Sharkey, technical director at WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff’s PPP and Capital Investment team, said of the win: 

“We are delighted to have secured this commission, which is personally pleasing having worked with NHS Orkney during my time at hub North Scotland. This win for us is another important milestone as we continue to invest in our Public Private Partnership advisory in Scotland . We look forward to working with both NHS Orkney and Robertson Capital Projects on this life changing project for people across Orkney.” 

Neil McCormick, Managing Director at Robertson Capital Projects said:

“We are pleased to have made the joint appointment with NHS Orkney of WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff to this important role which will support the quality focused delivery of this significant project”.