Director-led project management

Every detail matters to us.

What brought us together

Layer sees an opportunity to lead the way — elevating client experience and providing quality service in an ever-changing market. By being director-led, five equally experienced professionals bring the skills and enthusiasm at every stage to ensure client goals are met.

What we do

Fully-integrated project services from feasibility to handover.

All services

A five-stage method built around clarity.

  1. Launch

    Initiation / Vision / Imagine

    Define the client brief and form project teams. We establish the foundation for success.

  2. Approach

    Create / Design / Shape

    Design development, idea and option testing, and planning how to deliver the project.

  3. Yield

    Source / Toolkit / Procurement

    Procurement and tendering, supply chain engagement, and contract establishment.

  4. Execute

    Delivery / Build / Construction

    Monitor progress, resolve challenges and issues, manage quality and control.

  5. Realise

    Launch / Handover / Legacy

    Successful handover, aftercare, and project launch. Your vision becomes reality.

Sectors we serve

Specialist expertise across commercial real estate delivery.

Five directors

Project expertise. Direct accountability.

You'll engage with directors at every stage of the project.

About the team
  • Portrait of Andrew Kelland

    Andrew Kelland

    Director

    BSc MRICS

  • Portrait of Jack Emmins

    Jack Emmins

    Director

    BSc MSc MRICS

  • Portrait of Don Findlater

    Don Findlater

    Director

    BArch MSc MRICS

  • Portrait of Matt Innes

    Matt Innes

    Director

    BSc MSc MRICS

  • Portrait of George Martin

    George Martin

    Director

    BSc MRICS

Why Layer

Five values. Every project.

  1. Proven Foundations

    Our director-led model ensures accountability at every level. Decisions are owned by experienced leaders, enabling disciplined execution and consistent delivery of results.

  2. Strength in Numbers

    Each director brings deep, proven expertise. Working in close collaboration, we combine our strengths to deliver outcomes that are both robust and thoughtfully considered.

  3. Always Deliver

    Our reputation is founded on delivery, with a truly hands-on approach, and commitment demonstrated by our directors throughout.

  4. Detail Orientated

    Attention to detail drives superior outcomes. By managing complexity with rigour and clarity, we create solutions that maximise efficiency and protect investment.

  5. Knowledge Compounding

    We continually refine our knowledge and expertise, applying fresh insights across projects. By sharing knowledge internally and externally, we strengthen decision-making, accelerate innovation, and enhance long-term value creation.

From the journal

Perspectives on delivery.

  • Our New Home

    Our New Home

    Layer have moved in to their new home, located at 241 Southwark Bridge Road.

  • Layer Official Launch

    Layer Official Launch

    Layer has officially launched. Five directors with a clear mission to raise the standard in construction project management.

  • Driving Change: LDN's First Charity Golf Day

    Driving Change: LDN's First Charity Golf Day

    Layer joined LDN's charity golf day for CALM and Blood Cancer UK.

  • Layer Is Heading to the BCO Annual Conference in Edinburgh

    Layer Is Heading to the BCO Annual Conference in Edinburgh

    Layer's at the BCO Annual Conference — get in touch to meet up.

  • Layer Is Heading to UKREiiF in Leeds

    Layer Is Heading to UKREiiF in Leeds

    Layer will be will be in Leeds for UKREiiF. Please reach out to Matt Innes and Andrew Kelland if you would like to catch up.

BUILD SOMETHING TOGETHER

Tell us what you're planning and we'll be in touch.

Whether you're shaping a development at feasibility or ready to move on site, we'd like to hear from you.