Digital Engineering Specialists

Babcock International; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Digital Engineering Specialist to manage digital models and support BIM project delivery for vital infrastructure. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering or a related field and proven BIM experience, especially with Revit. This role offers a dynamic work environment and the chance to contribute to national defense. Benefits include a generous holiday allowance, matched pension, health consultations, and more.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP and health checks

Employee share scheme

Professional Fees payment

Be Kind Day: volunteering leave

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in BIM projects and structured digital delivery.
• Familiarity with the UK BIM Framework, ISO 19650, COBie, and Uniclass.
• Experience in nuclear, defence, or similarly regulated sectors (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Creating and managing digital models using Revit and other BIM tools.
• Supporting model federation, clash detection, and simulations.
• Collaborating with engineering, design, and project teams.

Skills

BIM projects experience

Strong knowledge of Revit

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in engineering, construction, or scientific discipline

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Solibri

Synchro

Job description

As a Digital Engineering Specialist, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. We have opportunities to work on a wide range of Digital Engineering projects, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• A degree in engineering, construction, or a scientific discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in BIM projects and structured digital delivery.
• Strong knowledge of BIM authoring platforms such as Revit.
• 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).

Security and Eligibility

• 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 positions are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Eligibility may be affected by place of birth, nationality, citizenship history, and residency. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

About Babcock

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. 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. We offer a culture of opportunity with contracts that last decades and structured career development pathways that can take you in many directions.

Benefits

• 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 to buy additional leave or sell up to one week of annual leave (seasonal window February–March)
• Be Kind Day: one paid day per year for volunteering
• Development opportunities and well-being benefits including an employee assistance programme