Simon is an engineer and a Director of Cosgroves Ltd. He leads a team of building services and fire engineers responsible for designing many of the rebuild projects following the Canterbury earthquakes. He has contributed to numerous building projects throughout New Zealand and overseas, in both a technical and leadership capacity, and has a broad knowledge of project governance and management.

Simon and his team have contributed to both SCAPE 7 and 8, as well as other temporary projects within the centre of the city. He has been a member of the South Island Property Council Executive for some years and is currently serving as vice president.