YORK-based construction and fit out company Simpson is enjoying time under the spotlight after a number of award wins and industry rankings.

Based in Dunnington, Simpson received confirmation through the latest Retail Week announcement that it is ranked 5th in the UK fit out league table.

Alongside its top ten ranking, the company has been recognised for supporting and developing its employees with recent local and national award wins.

Paul Tutty, project manager at Simpson received the Silver Award in the £2-£4 million category, at the High Profile Chartered Institute of Building Construction Manager of the Year Awards for his work on the Everyman Cinema in the Trinity Centre, Leeds.

Following on from this success Simpson was awarded the title of Small Employer of the Year Award (up to 250 Employees) at the York Apprentices and Apprentice Employers Ceremony held at the York Minster, in recognition of its commitment to training, apprenticeships and work in support of construction careers in the York area.

At the same event Matthew Hodgson, Simpson's Joinery Apprentice was a finalist in the Apprentice of the Year under 25 category, joining colleagues Adam Miller and Jack Cregan in receiving their certificates in recognition in achieving their apprenticeships.

Topping off the list of accolades, Simpson also received the Highly Commended Small Medium Enterprise Apprentice Employer of The Year Award at the recent National Construction Industry Training Board Apprenticeship Awards 2014.