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Digital Engineering Specialist Opportunities Job Title: Digital Engineering Specialist Vacancies: Multiple opportunities available Location: Warrington + Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangements Compensation: Competitive + Benefits Role Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF73849 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. Digital Engineering Specialist Opportunities 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. This is your chance to contribute to national defence and critical infrastructure while advancing your career in a dynamic and future-focused environment. We have the following roles for Digital Engineers, Senior Digital Engineers and Principal Digital Engineers which specialise in one or more of the following: Information Managers – with 3D CAD, Data Management experience. PLM a bonus BIM Managers – ISO19650 expertise CDE Managers – Asite and general DMS management experience Digital Rehearsal Delivery – Point Clouds, 4D, VR/AR, Animations What you’ll do: Managing and maintaining project data across multiple disciplines, including carrying out audits and quality checks Producing and maintaining project and functional procedures to ensure consistency and compliance Configuring and supporting digital engineering tools across major projects, guiding users on best practice and model management Supporting and contributing to the wider digital strategy, using your knowledge of emerging tools and technologies Collaborating with delivery partners and clients, engaging stakeholders to ensure both operational and strategic requirements are achieved What you’ll need: A degree in engineering, construction, or a scientific discipline, or equivalent experience. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Experience in nuclear, defence, or similarly regulated sectors - Desirable A drive to own and shape your career development journey. We value difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can demonstrate relatable experience and a great attitude then we would like to hear from you. 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 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 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 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 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: 28/08/2026 #EVERGREEN-26
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.
