Principal Digital Engineer - Information Management Lead

We Served; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Digital Engineer - Information Management Lead to drive digital delivery across defense programmes. This position involves leading a team in managing structured data delivery according to ISO 19650 standards. Ideal candidates should have significant data management experience, expertise in BIM processes, and excellent interpersonal skills. The role offers a hybrid working environment based in the UK, along with competitive compensation and generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to digital health services

Employee share scheme

Excellent development opportunities

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data management across large programmes.
• Skilled in BIM processes and digital engineering tools.
• Strong influencing abilities across cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic vision and delivery of ISO 19650-compliant Information Management.
• Develop EIRs, AIRs, BEPs, and related documentation for structured data delivery.
• Define and implement data governance strategies.

Skills

Data management experience

BIM processes knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Strong interpersonal abilities

Familiarity with emerging technologies

Education

Professional qualification in BIM or Information Management

Tools

Digital engineering tools

Job description

Job Title: Principal Digital Engineer

Location: Stoke Gifford, Bristol + Warrington, Cheshire + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: Up to £66,110 Depending on Experience + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF68691

Lead Digital Innovation in Defence Engineering

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 Digital Engineer -Information Management Lead at our Babcock Technology Centre or Dalton Avenue sites.

The role

As a Principal Digital Engineer -Information Management Lead, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. This is a unique opportunity to influence major defence programmes, champion innovation, and make a real impact on national security while advancing your career in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment.

Day-to-day, you’ll be the subject matter expert for Information Management, leading a team of digital engineers and driving digital delivery across multiple project streams. You’ll shape the strategic vision for ISO 19650-compliant information management, ensuring structured data delivery and robust governance.

• Leading the strategic vision and delivery of ISO 19650-compliant Information Management
• Developing EIRs, AIRs, BEPs, and related documentation for structured data delivery
• Defining and implementing data governance strategies, including CDE management
• Collaborating with supply chain, delivery partners, and document control teams to align standards
• Championing innovation and supporting adoption of emerging technologies

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with 2 days in the office/onsite and 3 days working from home.

Essential experience of the Principal Digital Engineer -Information Management Lead

• Proven experience in data management across large programmes or multi-project environments
• Skilled in BIM processes and digital engineering tools, including 4D/5D and digital twins
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal and influencing abilities across cross‑functional teams
• Familiarity with emerging technologies in digital delivery and data governance

Qualifications for the Principal Digital Engineer -Information Management Lead

• Professional qualification or postgraduate degree in BIM, Information Management, or equivalent experience

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. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.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 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. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘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

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. 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 [e-mail] 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: 26/01/2026