Securing National Grid gas infrastructure during high-risk redevelopment
POC Management were awarded the contract to protect a National Grid Gas Compressor Station undergoing major redevelopment. With active construction breaching the main compound fence, our task was to deliver high-security access control while maintaining site safety.
Bespoke Access Control and Counter-Terror Protocols
POC managed both the main gate and the perimeter breach point. The site was also equipped with perimeter detection systems, allowing our team to focus on controlled access points and collaborate with National Grid ARC if a breach occurred. Given the sensitive nature of the site, all Security Officers were briefed on counter-terrorism protocols, conflict management, and high-risk safety standards. Our operatives ensured all workers had completed safety briefings, carried no banned items, and were authorised to enter.
The site’s complexity required trusted relationships and consistent vigilance. We deployed a dedicated team who became familiar with the workforce, making it easier to spot unfamiliar individuals. National Grid regularly conducted unannounced penetration tests, which POC passed consistently.
Delivered secure access control at two key entry points.
Supported construction logistics under tight deadlines.
Trained staff in terrorism awareness and conflict management.
Maintained incident-free operations throughout the project.
Built strong links with local police and community officers.
Gained entry into the East of England Gas Valve Project following success.
As Project Supervisor for National Grid, I was employed to oversee all aspects of contract, value, construction, programme, and security on a Gas Compressor Station in Cambridgeshire. This station is a high valued asset, and thus required guarding from a highly competent and experienced security company.
POC were employed to guard our site 24/7 for around 10 months, and within a week of them starting on site I knew that the decision to utilise their expertise was a good one.
The site is located in a very remote part of the countryside, and is known to be a vulnerable asset because of this. Apart from the high value of the asset, there was also very high value items of plant on the site.
POC were exceptionally polite, professional, and a pleasure to deal with every single day. There were a few instances where out of hours National Grid Corporate Security attended site out of hours to test the response from the guards of POC. The reports that resulted were fantastic in every way – a credit to POC may I add.
Given the choice, I would certainly choose POC as the security company to look after any project that I work on.
Our proactive security model provided robust protection for a nationally important and high-risk infrastructure site. By ensuring operational efficiency and counter-terror readiness, POC safeguarded the National Grid Gas Compressor Station throughout redevelopment and earned further trust to secure additional projects across East Anglia.
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