The contractor will carry out site investigations and work up plans for the groundwork at the 26-acre Central Docks waterfront site, including a five-acre public park.
GRAHAM has been appointed to design the foundations for the 2,350-home project, which has been supported by £56m of brownfield funding from Homes England.
The initial package of work will include designing the park, roads, underground utilities, and public realm, which need to be delivered prior to the homes.
Stage two, which will encompass the construction and completion of the infrastructure and park, will be awarded following the completion of stage one.
Central Docks is the largest of the five planned neighbourhoods at the £5bn Liverpool Waters, which is being led by Peel Waters.
Chris Capes, development director for Liverpool Waters, said GRAHAM’s appointment is “an exciting milestone” for the project.
“GRAHAM understands our vision for Liverpool Waters and has a huge amount of experience in delivering projects of this scale so we have complete confidence in them and look forward to working with them as we start to bring the new neighbourhood to life for the people of Liverpool.”
Cllr Nick Small, Liverpool City Council’s cabinet member for growth and economy, added: “The Central Docks neighbourhood within Liverpool Waters is one of the country’s flagship brownfield sites and its redevelopment will act as a huge economic catalyst for north Liverpool.
“I’m delighted work is about to begin on the site, it’s a landmark moment for Liverpool Waters, for the city’s housing ambitions and for our emerging waterfront plan.”
GRAHAM was appointed via Pagabo’s civil engineering and infrastructure framework.
Alastair Lewis, contracts director for GRAHAM, said: “The regeneration of Central Docks Liverpool Waters will not only enhance its aesthetics but also stimulate economic growth in the area.
“GRAHAM has a proven history of successful collaboration with Liverpool City Council and Peel Waters, and we are excited to bring our early contractor involvement experience to this landmark development.”