I studied architecture at Greenwich and Kingston Universities in London and have a Post Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management. Since joining the industry in 1999 I have gained extensive experience in the private sector working on and leading a wide range of completed commercial schemes of all sizes which include both refurbishment and new build projects ranging in value from 1‐80 million GBP. At the start of my career I spent 11 years working for John Clark Associates Architects and was invited to become a partner when the firm changed to an LLP in 2008. After JCA ceasing trading in 2010 I worked for developer Urban Matrix in Surrey for two years before being asked to head the architecture division at Mylo Group in Kurdistan having first provided design consultancy services for the company in summer 2010. I had an interesting and rewarding experience working for the Mylo Group in Erbil from November 2012 to April 2014 before returning to the UK in September 2014 due to the increasingly difficult socio‐economic conditions which were developing in Iraq. On my return I joined Ardmore Group as a Design Manager on one of their large mixed residential projects before being offered my current position in February 2015 working for ISG in their Major Projects Division working on prestigious HQ commercial fit‐outs in London.

Senior Design Manager - Major Projects @ From December 2015 to Present (1 month) London, United KingdomDesign Manager - Major Projects @ ISG is an international construction services company delivering fit out, construction, engineering services and a range of specialist solutions. The company has a yearly turnover of over one billion GBP and 2000+ staff worldwide. ISG are London’s leading fit-out contractor with 27% market share having completed 3.8million sqft of projects between 2010-2014. From February 2015 to December 2015 (11 months) London, United KingdomDesign Manager @ Company Profile - Ardmore is a large privately owned design and build contractor that provides a unique range of in-house services to guarantee the delivery of cost efficient, timely and high quality products and services. With an extensive capability based on in-house resources we offer a ‘fixed price and qualification free’ approach to major construction projects of up to £150m. Position - My role as Design Manager for the Ardmore Group included the following; ◾ Managing design team; ◾ Managing design process using my commercial, contractual, programme/time awareness and technical expertise; ◾ Supporting, understanding and advising the client as to the requirements and his/her obligations in the development of a building design; ◾ Encouraging and coordinating design consultants to produce their best work using their experience, resources and talents in a cost effective way; ◾ Ensuring the design process recognises current legislation, standards and codes of practice, where appropriate; ◾ Ensuring design information is of the right quality and keeps pace with project timescales; ◾ Striving to eliminate health and safety risks in the design and financial risks during construction. From September 2014 to February 2015 (6 months) London, United KingdomHead of Architecture @ Company Profile - An Iraqi Company established by UK/Iraqi Businessman Jamie Majid in 2010 and involved in a range of sectors within Kurdistan and Iraq. These sectors include; Consultancy, Management, Architecture & Project Management, Contracting, EPC, O&M, Investment and Trading. Mylo Group has offices in Erbil and also the Middle East business hub Dubai, which enables it to act as a gateway for international companies looking to form links with Iraq. Position – Mylo Group primarily manage the assets of the Diyar Group and my role was to work as lead consultant and overall design manager to the family on their numerous construction projects which included shopping malls (Mane Mall 2,000,000 sqft), hotels (50 Bedroom) and housing developments (5,000 residential units in Maysan) throughout Iraq. Alongside this role my team was involved in joint venture bids for government projects with a number of international companies as well as working in a design consultant capacity on independent projects for local and international companies in the region. From November 2012 to April 2014 (1 year 6 months) Design & Construction Consultant - Associate @ Company Profile - A London based dynamic design-led development consultancy, committed to delivering innovative, creative and sustainable property solutions. Urban Matrix approach each development as an individual scheme that warrants careful and sympathetic design in order to maximize the full potential. Position – Due to my commercial experience I was tasked with overseeing three interlinked projects (Care Home, Tennis & Golf Club, Residential development) in Esher, Surrey. The projects have a combined construction cost of approx. £20,000,000 and due to the complexity of the projects I was required to work closely with the design team, local authorities, investors, end users and local residents to ensure a successful and satisfactory outcome for all parties. From August 2010 to November 2012 (2 years 4 months) Director @ WBG Design was set up to fulfill our ongoing commitments to JCA clients and projects. This included work on the proposed refurbishment and extension of 119 Farringdon Road (Grade II listed) and the Galpharm Stadium Redevelopment. From April 2009 to April 2010 (1 year 1 month) London, United KingdomPartner @ Company Profile – An architectural practice which traded for over 25 years between 1981 and 2010 and were specialists in the retail and leisure development sectors both in the UK and internationally. JCA offered a fully integrated range of architectural and interior design services with a client list including blue-chip property developers and retailers, pension funds and banks as well as local authorities and private owners. Position - I joined John Clark Associates in June 1999 after studying architecture at Greenwich University. In the 10 years I spent at JCA I gained extensive experience in the commercial sector working on and leading a wide range of completed schemes which include both refurbishment and new build projects. I was invited to become a partner when JCA became an LLP in January 2008 but unfortunately economic conditions and it’s particularly heavy impact on the retail sector meant JCA ceased trading in June 2010 due to lack of ongoing work. From January 2008 to April 2009 (1 year 4 months) London, United KingdomAssistant Architect @ John Clark Associates was founded in 1981, and were leading specialists in the retail and leisure development sectors, both in the UK and Internationally. I joined JCA after my first degree in Architecture in Summer 1999 as an assistant architect and worked on a number of successful projects in my time there. From June 1999 to January 2008 (8 years 8 months) London, United Kingdom

Post Graduate Diploma, Construction Project Management, Distinction @ London South Bank University From 2009 to 2010 BA(Hons)Arch, Architecture, 2:1 @ University of Greenwich From 1996 to 1999 Matthew Simmons is skilled in: Architectural Design, Architecture, Construction, Design Research, Sustainable Design, Residential Design, Mixed-use, Interior Design, Comprehensive Planning, SketchUp, Urban Design, Space planning, Construction Drawings, AutoCAD, BIM