Manned Guarding
SIA-licensed officers on your site, in your uniform or ours, 24/7 if needed. Physical presence is still the most reliable crime deterrent ever invented — and we deploy it properly.
Overview
What is manned guarding?
Manned guarding is on-site physical security: a trained, licensed officer stationed on your premises to deter, detect, and respond to threats in real time. Cameras flag incidents — officers stop them. Every BigEye guard is SIA-licensed for the role they perform, has passed our internal vetting beyond the SIA minimum, and operates under live control-room supervision throughout every shift.
Where it works
Sites we guard every day
We deploy officers across the full spectrum of UK commercial and public-sector sites.
- Corporate HQs and office buildings
- Construction compounds and developments
- Retail parks and high-street units
- Warehouses and distribution centres
- Hotels and serviced apartments
- Schools, colleges, and university campuses
- Healthcare sites and NHS premises
- Data centres and secure storage
Why BigEye
What makes this service different
Vetting beyond the SIA minimum
Every officer passes BS 7858 screening, 5-year reference checks, and a BigEye site-specific briefing before they set foot on your premises.
Live control-room supervision
Officers check in hourly. Missed check-in equals immediate escalation. You get real-time patrol reports by email at shift end.
Relief cover guaranteed
If an officer is unwell, a licensed relief is on-site within 60 minutes. Your site is never left uncovered.
Uniform options
Standard BigEye uniform, plain-clothes, or your branded uniform at cost — your call.
Pricing Guide
Transparent, written quotes
Hourly rates start from £16 for daytime guarding on standard-risk sites and scale up for night shifts, high-risk locations, or specialist roles. Long-term contracts are discounted. Every quote is fixed and written — no variable callout fees.
FAQs
Common questions about this service
Can I request specific officers?
Yes. Once you find officers you trust, we keep them on your site. Continuity of personnel is one of the biggest predictors of effective security.
What if I only need guards for a few weeks?
We do short-term contracts from 48 hours upward — common for vacant property transitions, event overspill, and staff absence cover.
Are your guards armed?
No. The UK doesn't license private security officers to carry firearms. Our officers are trained in de-escalation, physical intervention, and emergency liaison.
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