Andy started his career as a Planning Officer at Hertsmere Council, dealing with planning applications, appeals and an emerging Local Plan, before moving to the private sector with DLP in 1998.  Initially based in Bedford, Andy then transferred to the DLP Wokingham Office in 2003, before setting up his own practice (AM Planning) in 2005.

In 2007 Andy was approached by Pegasus Group to set up a Thames Valley Office for the national planning and design consultancy and grew that from scratch to a staff of 15 in 2021.  In his role as Senior Director, Andy dealt with a variety of clients including national housebuilders, private landowners, local authorities, food and drink operators and renewable energy providers.