Simon has over 25 years' experience leading and delivering transport and civil engineering projects in both client and consultant roles. Currently Contract Manager for the Kāpiti Coast District Council Road Maintenance Contract (2025–2028) and Project Technical Lead for the KCDC Walking and Cycling Plan Update, his earlier work spans Wellington City Council's Eastern Bays Shared Path, Wainuiomata Hill Shared Path, and The Beltway, the $50M Hutt Urban Cycleways Programme, Riverlink Active Modes, Let's Get Wellington Moving, and earlier UK motorway network maintenance on the M25. Holds BEng(Hons) Civil Engineering (Kingston University, UK) and is MEngNZ.