MARK SIMMONS

Mark joined Leslie Jones in 1997, after qualifying and working in South Africa on large commercial projects. Since relocating to the United Kingdom he has accumulated much experience in mixed-use town centre architecture and retail-led regeneration masterplanning. He has been involved with numerous projects from inception and feasibility stage, establishing the initial concepts, guiding design development and overseeing the planning process.

Having worked through all levels within the firm, Mark was made an Associate at Leslie Jones in 2005 and an Associate Director in 2006. As a senior member of staff, he is responsible for delivering innovative design solutions to the latest challenges posed by current planning policy guidance and the new urban agenda.

In addition, he has significant experience in the tenant management process both within existing schemes and new developments.

RECENT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Eastgate Quarter, Leeds - Hammerson, Town Centre Securities & Leeds City Council

Southside Phase 2, Wandsworth - Metro Fund LP (Delancey & Land Securities)

New Wembley, London - Quintain Estates & Development

Charter Square, Harlequin Centre, Watford - Capital Shopping Centres

Hounds Hill Shopping Centre, Blackpool - Henderson
Investors; Academy Land

County Square, Ashford - ING Real Estate

Weston-Super Mare - ISIS

Southside Phase 1, Wandsworth - Wandsworth LP (Apollo & Deutsche Bank)

The Chimes Shopping Centre, Uxbridge - Royal & Sun Alliance

Walmer Park Shopping Centre, South Africa - SA Bottling

West Quay Phase 3, Southampton
- Thornfield Properties

Elmsleigh Centre, Staines
- Munroe K

Victoria Plaza, Southend - Capital Shopping Centres

Town Centre Redevelopment, Crawley - Multiplex
Aylesham Centre, Peckham

Tower Street, Blackpool - Academy Land

Town Centre Planning, Welwyn Garden City - Slough Estates

Sovereign Centre, Weston Super Mare - Isis

Barnsley Markets, Barnsley - AMEC

Town Centre regeneration, Gravesend - Edinburgh House Estates Ltd

Martineau Galleries, Birmingham - Land Securities, Hammerson & Henderson