Digital Engineer in Plymouth

Location: Warrington, Bristol, Hybrid Working Arrangements.

Role Type: Full time / Permanent.

Vacancies: Multiple.

Role ID: SF73849.

Job Overview

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Digital Engineering Specialist at historic Devonport Royal Dockyard – home of the biggest naval base in Western Europe and a vital support for the Royal Navy for over 700 years. As a Digital Engineering Specialist, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will work on a wide range of Digital Engineering projects and be at the forefront of delivering structured digital information that supports the design, maintenance, and development of critical infrastructure, contributing to national defence and critical infrastructure.

Specialisation Areas

• Information Managers – 3D CAD, Data Management experience. PLM a bonus.
• BIM Managers – ISO19650 expertise.
• CDE Managers – Asite and general DMS management experience.
• Digital Rehearsal Delivery – Point Clouds, 4D, VR/AR, Animations.

What you’ll do

• Configuring and supporting digital engineering tools across major projects, guiding users on best practice and model management.
• Managing and maintaining project data across multiple disciplines, including carrying out audits and quality checks.
• Producing and maintaining project and functional procedures to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Supporting and contributing to the wider digital strategy, using your knowledge of emerging tools and technologies.
• Collaborating with delivery partners and clients, engaging stakeholders to ensure both operational and strategic requirements are achieved.

What you’ll need

• A degree in engineering, construction, or a scientific discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in nuclear, defence, or similarly regulated sectors – desirable.
• A drive to own and shape your career development journey.

We value difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can demonstrate relatable experience and a great attitude then we would like to hear from you.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.

What we offer

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+.
• Employee shopping savings portal.
• Payment of Professional Fees.
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave.
• Holiday Trading allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity.

EEO Statement

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive and are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.