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A key appointment working on large infrastructure projects, it's key that you have CCTV, Access Control and Intruder experience for this opportunity.\nChubb Fire & Security have been protecting people and assets worldwide for more than 200 years. Providing essential and innovative security systems, equipment and services, from digital CCTV surveillance and intruder alarms to fire detection and suppression systems. Our customers range from local independent businesses to many of the FTSE 100 companies, and our Chubb family is extensive too, with a dynamic team of over 13,000 employees globally - Together we do great things!\nSalary Up to £40K depending on experience\n25 days holiday, plus bank holidays\nPurchase up to 6 days extra leave\nDigital GP\nFree Onsite Parking\nCycle to Work Scheme\nEmployee Referral Scheme (£1000)\nCompany Pension Scheme\nLife Assurance (4 x Basic Salary)\nEmployee Scholarship Scheme\nA Central Benefits Platform offering a wide variety of discounts\nChildcare Vouchers\nHealth & Wellbeing Resources\nBravo Awards: Recognising outstanding contributions from all employees and encourage excellence\nRole purpose\nDesign, engineer and assure integrated electronic security systems (ESS) for Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) sites (e.g., energy, water, transport, telecoms, defence-related estates). 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