Our Leadership
Operating from offices in Manchester, Bath and Glasgow, our team brings together extensive technical expertise and a shared commitment to delivering sustanable, practical, and client-focused solutions that help projects move from concept to completion.
Patrick ‘PJ’ Leyden
Co-Founder and Chairman
Conor Leyden
Managing Director
Colin Crompton
Head of Section
Dr. Paul Quimby
Technical Director
Nick Riding
Director
Dave Anderson
Director
Samantha Neden
Business Development & Marketing Manager
Helen Finch
Group Operations and Compliance Manager
Simon Leat
Regional Director - South West
Bringing more than 36 years of experience in the ground engineering and environment sector, Leat’s expertise includes ground investigation, geotechnical design, remediation, and contamination assessment, as well as project management, procurement, and client liaison.
Leat began his career at the Property Services Agency, where he contributed to landmark projects, including the Windsor Castle Round Tower Stabilisation Project, and later spent several years with Soil Mechanics, where he served as a company regional lecturer on soil and rock description.
His appointment reflects our ongoing commitment to investing in our regional presence and supporting infrastructure and development projects across the South West.
If like us you’re passionate about the environment, why not explore open opportunities at The LK Group.
Careers
Featured Projects
Greenfield Land | Ground Investigation
Ashton Town Centre Regeneration | Project Management
