Stuart Bryson to lead AHR’s defence sector group

Defence infrastructure is entering a new period of investment as the UK responds to changing global conditions and operational needs. We see growing opportunities to support this transformation, helping create places where military personnel can live, work and train safely and effectively.

Stuart’s role will help bring together the extensive defence experience that exists across our teams. While he will lead the sector group, our defence work is delivered by specialists across our UK offices who bring long-standing knowledge of military estates and operational environments.

Stuart brings significant experience across the full range of buildings that make up a modern defence estate. His work includes Single Living Accommodation (SLA), specialist training environments, operational facilities and workplaces supporting defence organisations across the UK.

He also has extensive experience working within secure, live environments. Stuart understands the logistical challenges of operational sites and has strong knowledge of Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) requirements.

Our work in this area spans new accommodation, specialist operational facilities and major estate programmes. Projects include Single Living Accommodation at RAF Kinloss Barracks and Stafford Beacon Barracks, the Typhoon Installed Engine Test Facility at RAF Lossiemouth and our involvement in the Defence Estate Optimisation Programme at RAF Boulmer and RAF Leeming.

Because many defence projects operate within high-security environments, they are not always widely visible. However, they represent decades of trusted delivery supporting the infrastructure that underpins national security.

Our defence work also reflects the breadth of our architecture and building consultancy expertise. Alongside new buildings and specialist facilities, we support clients with estate reviews, condition surveys, refurbishment strategies and the improvement of existing buildings. From feasibility and masterplanning through to retrofit, compliance and long-term asset management, this combined expertise helps defence organisations make informed decisions and get the best performance from their estates.

Stuart will be attending this year’s DPRTE Conference in Farnborough on 25 - 26 March, alongside colleagues Imran Kassim and Natasha Woods, where they will be meeting partners and discussing how the built environment can support the future of the UK defence estate.

By combining deep knowledge of secure operational environments with insight from complex sectors such as advanced manufacturing, technology and infrastructure, we help shape safe, resilient and sustainable places that support defence operations and the communities around them. Get in touch to learn more