Digital Engineering Specialist in Plymouth

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.

At Babcock we have a true culture of opportunity – with business contracts that last decades and structured career development pathways that can take you in all kinds of directions; you will grow, develop, and achieve more than you ever thought possible. There has never been a better time for you to join Babcock Marine.

What you’ll do:

• As a Digital Engineering Specialist, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. We have opportunities for Digital Engineering Specialists to work on a wide range of Digital Engineering projects.
• You’ll be at the forefront of delivering structured digital information that supports the design, maintenance, and development of critical infrastructure for the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet. This is your chance to contribute to national defence while advancing your career in a dynamic and future‑focused environment.
• Creating and managing digital models using Revit and other BIM tools.
• Supporting model federation, clash detection, and 4D/5D simulations using Navisworks, Solibri, and Synchro.
• Applying Uniclass classifications and COBie data to meet project information requirements.
• Collaborating with engineering, design, and project teams to ensure digital outputs support coordination and delivery.
• Contributing to BIM Execution Plans, MIDPs, TIDPs, and digital delivery strategies.

What you’ll need:

• A degree in engineering, construction, or a scientific discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with the UK BIM Framework, ISO 19650, COBie, and Uniclass.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in nuclear, defence, or similarly regulated sectors (desirable).
• Strong knowledge of BIM authoring platforms such as Revit.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is 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:

• Generous holiday allowance.
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare.
• Employee share scheme.
• Employee shopping savings portal.
• Payment of Professional Fees.
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave.
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement.
• ‘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.
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world for over a century. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

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 with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 20/11/2025