Principal Information Management and Digital Engineer

Applies Engineering concepts and theories to provide technical direction and leadership for the delivery of designs, calculations and technical solutions across a range of applications for Babcock products and services across the Engineering Product Lifecycle. Uses their experience to make decisions in complex situations. Able to work under own initiative to produce high quality outputs. Capable of managing others and/or delivery of engineering and technical activities, through the application of process, domain knowledge and experience. Can apply a broad and/or deep range of knowledge to complex situations whilst extending their business knowledge base in the subject area. Provides coaching, direction, assistance and mentoring to others.

Job Title: Principal Information Management and Digital Engineer

Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: £61,474 + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF70497

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 Principal Information Management and Digital Engineer at our Devonport site.

The role

As a Principal Information Management and Digital Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of delivering structured digital information that underpins the design, maintenance, and development of critical infrastructure for the UK Royal Navy.

Day-to-day, you'll will innovate, lead and influence, ensuring our digital models and data are accurate, compliant and aligned to project requirements. This is a role where your technical expertise will directly contribute to safer operations, world class engineering outcomes and your own long term professional growth within a mission driven, future focused environment.

The Principal is responsible for day to day management of the Project IM Team and accountable for delivery of;

• Creation and management of detailed digital models using Revit and other BIM authoring tools.
• Model federation, clash detection and 4D simulations, using platforms such as Navisworks, Solibri and Synchro.
• Uniclass classifications, COBie data and UK BIM Framework processes to meet information requirements.
• Collaborating with engineering, design and project teams to ensure digital outputs enable effective coordination and delivery.
• Oversight for BIM Execution Plans (BEPs), Master Information Delivery Plans (MIDPs), Task Information Delivery Plans (TIDPs) and wider digital strategies.

This role is full time, 35, hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with a minimum of 2 days in the office/onsite.

Essential experience of the Principal Information Management and Digital Engineer

• Familiarity with the UK BIM Framework, ISO 19650, COBie and Uniclass.
• Strong experience using BIM authoring platforms such as Revit.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience working in nuclear, defence or other highly regulated environments - Desirable

Qualifications for the Principal Information Management and Digital Engineer

• A degree in engineering, construction, a scientific discipline or equivalent experience.

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 is 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. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK ().

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 shopping savings portal

  Babcock

  We're Babcock - a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people working together to make a difference.

  Here, you'll be part of something bigger. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we're building a future that lasts - not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work life balance.

  We call that lifetime engineering.

  Join us and see how far we can go, together.

  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 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: 02/03/2026