Prima Uno has announced it will be working with Stobart Group.

The Cleator Moor-based firm will provide commercial and project controls expertise for Stobart Group's Carlisle airport and support Stobart Rail and Civils on projects across the UK.

Prima Uno is a specialist project planning and project controls consultancy.

It provides services including programme management, cost consultancy, project controls, dispute resolution, programme audit/interrogation and associated specialist consultancy services.

The first commercial passenger flights for over 25 years will take off from Carlisle airport on July 4.

The Loganair flights will connect Cumbria with London, Dublin and Belfast.

Sarah Purdham, Prima Uno managing director, said, “We are delighted to be supporting Stobart Group across a number of projects.

"It is wonderful that Stobart Group is investing in local businesses, as well as the Cumbrian and national economy.

"We are thrilled that Stobart Group has chosen our award-winning service and we are looking forward to working with them on this significant project for our region."

A spokesman for Stobart Rail and Civils added: "Stobart believes that supporting businesses local to wherever it operates across the UK is an important part of its growth strategy."