Ben studied at the Manchester School of Architecture where he graduated with distinction. He has been actively involved with teaching alongside practice for over twenty five years, and has taught at Manchester University, Bath University and more recently as Director of Architecture at Northumbria University in Newcastle.

Ben worked with Ian Simpson Architects in Manchester before practicing as a senior architect at the award winning Fielden Clegg Bradley Architects in Bath. He has designed and delivered multiple award winning projects across a range of scales and sectors including high profile commercial developments, significant cultural projects and small scale residential schemes.