Simon has been working in the construction industry since graduating from University in 1986. He started work with a major contractor on large scale projects (including Bridges, North Sea Oil Platforms and Nuclear Facilities) on sites around the UK and overseas. Simon gradually increased his involvement in design aspects and eventually moved to a Structural Design Consultancy in Chelmsford in 1998.

Simon joined JP Chick & Partners Ltd in April 2006 as Principal Engineer within the Chelmsford Office and has helped to develop the office and company clientbase.