Imperial Security provides SIA-licensed construction site security guards in Leicester Square, covering demolition, refurbishment and new-build projects for main contractors, developers and site management teams.
Our guards control access, patrol perimeters and storage compounds, and protect plant, materials and tools from theft and unauthorised entry, working day shifts, night shifts and weekend cover around a site's own programme.
Leicester Square sits inside one of the busiest pedestrian zones in central London, and its next phase of redevelopment is already taking shape. A visitor attraction scheme covering eight properties on the square, with a four-storey LED screen on its facade, is due to go before Westminster Council for planning approval, and a separate scheme to redevelop the Huguenot House car park and residential tower into a 550-room hotel, around 50 homes and a basement cinema is also progressing toward a planning application. Both point to hoardings, deliveries and site compounds appearing on and around the square over the coming months, in a location that never stops moving.
A conservation area designation covers the square and the buildings around it, which means demolition and construction work here is carried out under closer planning scrutiny than most West End sites, with hoarding design, noise and access all subject to council conditions. Add continuous footfall from cinema queues, tourists and workers cutting through day and night, and a site boundary that looks secure on paper can be tested constantly in practice.
7 Day Rolling Contract
No hidden fees, hassle free, Flexible. Not locked into a long-term contract. Easy to scale up or down
Sector Specific Experience
Each security guard is selected based on experience relevant to that specific sector
Street Wise & Vigilant
Local, street-smart expertly trained to protect & deter threats. Confident & observant
| What Our Leicester Square Construction Site Security Service Provides
From compact infill sites to multi-storey redevelopments behind hoarding on the square itself, our guards adapt site security to the building type and the surrounding foot traffic.
Site access control
Managing every gate and pedestrian door onto the site, checking ID against the day's labour list, and keeping casual passers-by from wandering in off the square out of curiosity.
Theft and vandalism deterrence
A visible guard presence at hoarding lines and compound gates discourages opportunist theft of tools and materials and graffiti on street-facing boarding overnight.
Health and safety compliance
Checking visitor PPE at the gate, logging who is on site, and flagging hazards such as unsecured scaffolding or blocked fire routes to the site manager.
Surveillance and patrolling
Scheduled and random patrols around the full site perimeter, including blind spots behind plant, storage containers and hoarding corners facing side streets.
Emergency response management
Trained to act on fire alarms, medical incidents or attempted break-ins, and to liaise with emergency services who need clear access through a busy pedestrian area.
Reporting and communication
Daily logs, incident reports and real-time updates to site managers and contractors, so the paper trail is in place if a claim or dispute follows.
| Who We Provide Construction Site Security For In Leicester Square
Our guards work across the range of projects that come with a West End location this size and this visible.
Main contractors and developers
Running large redevelopment schemes on and around the square need site security in place from hoarding erection through to handover.
Hotel and leisure operators
Refurbishing venues and hotel premises close to the cinemas and theatres need cover that keeps guests and passers-by clear of an active work area.
Retail and restaurant fit-out teams
Fitting out units on and around the square need protected storage for stock, fixtures and equipment during works that often run outside trading hours.
Facilities and property managers
Overseeing residential or commercial buildings undergoing refurbishment need a single point of contact for site security separate from day-to-day building staff.
| The Security Problems We Solve In Leicester Square
Two large schemes moving toward planning approval, one covering eight properties on the square itself, mean hoarded sites are becoming a more regular feature of a location that is normally wall-to-wall pedestrians. That combination brings problems that a standard site in a quieter part of London does not face to the same degree.
Constant pedestrian pressure on hoarding lines
Tourists and cinema-goers lean on hoarding, try gates, and sometimes attempt to look inside or take photographs at close range. Our guards keep the boundary clear and redirect foot traffic without confrontation.
Overnight and weekend exposure
Sites left unattended once the working day ends are the most common target for theft of tools, cabling and plant. We provide night and weekend guards so the site is never left without cover.
Conservation area planning conditions
Leicester Square sits within a conservation area, which brings tighter conditions on hoarding appearance, working hours and noise. Our guards support compliance by keeping unauthorised activity off site and logging anything that could affect a planning condition.
Delivery and access conflicts
Narrow side streets and pedestrianised areas around the square make deliveries and skip collections difficult to manage safely. Our guards marshal vehicle access and keep the public clear while loading takes place.
| Why Choose Imperial Security In Leicester Square
Local operating knowledge
We know the square's layout, its pedestrianised approaches and the pattern of footfall through the day and into the evening, and we plan patrols and access points around it rather than against it.
We cover Leicester Square and the surrounding West End, including Covent Garden, Soho and Piccadilly Circus.
A control centre that never closes
Every guard is backed by our 24-hour control centre, so an incident on site at 3am gets the same response and escalation as one during the working day.
Vetting, licensing and insurance
Every guard we place on a Leicester Square assignment meets our company standards.
- Valid SIA licensing: appropriate to the role & verified qualifications
- BS 7858 compliant vetting: five-year employment & education history
- Enhanced DBS checks: The level appropriate for your sector
- Professional reference verification: All previous security employers
- Insurance: Public liability, employers' liability & professional indemnity
- First aid trained: Emergency response & CPR certified
- ACT counter-terrorism awareness training: Threat recognition & response certified
| How Our Leicester Square Service Operates
01
Site assessment
We visit the site, walk the perimeter and identify access points, blind spots and storage areas before proposing a cover plan.
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Written proposal
We confirm guard numbers, shift patterns and duties in writing, matched to your programme and the site's specific risks.
03
Guard selection
We assign guards with relevant construction site experience, briefed on the site layout, key contacts and site-specific rules.
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Mobilisation
Guards are deployed to your agreed start date, with access arrangements and reporting lines confirmed before day one.
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Ongoing patrols and monitoring
Guards carry out scheduled and random patrols, control access throughout each shift and log activity as it happens.
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Reporting and review
Daily logs and incident reports go to your site manager, and we review cover regularly as the project moves through its phases.
Get your free Leicester Square construction site security quote
Send us the site address or postcode, the type of building or scheme, your planned start date, the hours you need covered, the number of access points, and what prompted the enquiry.
Call us on 0208 088 2878, or send your details through the quote form and we will come back to you with a written proposal.
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