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Job Title: Principal Digital Engineer - Information Management Lead
Location: Stoke Gifford, Bristol + Warrington, Cheshire + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Up to £66, Depending on Experience + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
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 -compliant information management, ensuring structured data delivery and robust governance.
1. Leading the strategic vision and delivery of ISO -compliant Information Management
2. Developing EIRs, AIRs, BEPs, and related documentation for structured data delivery
3. Defining and implementing data governance strategies, including CDE management
4. Collaborating with supply chain, delivery partners, and document control teams to align standards
5. 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
6. Proven experience in data management across large programmes or multi-project environments
7. Skilled in BIM processes and digital engineering tools, including 4D/5D and digital twins
8. Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
9. Strong interpersonal and influencing abilities across cross-functional teams
10. Familiarity with emerging technologies in digital delivery and data governance
Qualifications for the Principal Digital Engineer - Information Management Lead
11. 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