Senior Manager (m/f/d) - Design, Modeling & Animation

BENTEC; Bad Bentheim; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Vacation pay

Christmas bonus

Capital-forming benefits

In-house cafeteria

Corporate fitness

Company bike

Employee referral program

Corporate benefits platform

Friendly culture

Job summary

Bentec is seeking a senior drafting and design team lead to guide drafting, design, modeling and animation efforts on complex projects in mechanical and civil engineering. You will set priorities, allocate workload, and ensure on-time delivery within budgets.

You will establish and enforce CAD standards, templates, libraries, and document management while coordinating with engineering, procurement, and clients to capture design intent and approvals.

Qualifications

• HNC, degree, or equivalent in mechanical/civil engineering or drafting technology.
• At least seven years of experience in technical drafting or CAD design in oil and gas, petrochemical, or engineering construction environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading a drafting/design, modeling, or animation team and delivering multidisciplinary drawing packages on complex projects.
• Advanced proficiency in 2D/3D CAD with knowledge of drawing standards, P&IDs, isometrics, and general arrangement drawings.
• Experience with document management systems, drawing registers, revision histories, client submissions, approvals, and project documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with attention to technical accuracy.
• Strong English communication; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting, design, modeling, and animation teams; set priorities, allocate workload, and monitor delivery against schedules and budgets.
• Oversee preparation, review, approval, and issue of drawings, schematics, 3D models, animations, and documentation packages.
• Establish and enforce drawing standards, CAD protocols, templates, libraries, revision control, and document management processes.
• Coordinate with engineering, project management, procurement, operations, clients, and third parties to capture design intent and manage comments, changes, and approvals.
• Drive the use of optimum design software solutions and collaborate with IT and vendors on licences, upgrades, performance, and secure file management.
• Mentor team members, support design and HAZOP reviews, resolve discrepancies early, and ensure accurate as-built documentation and handovers.

Skills

Leadership

Drafting

CAD software

2D/3D CAD

P&IDs & isometrics

Documentation management

Project coordination

English communication

German language desirable

Education

HNC or degree in mechanical/civil engineering or drafting tech

Tools

CAD platforms

Job description

Your responsibilities

• Lead the drafting, design, modeling, and animation teams, setting priorities, allocating workload, and monitoring delivery against project schedules and budgets.
• Oversee the preparation, review, approval, and issue of technical drawings, engineering schematics, 3D models, animations, and complete project documentation packages.
• Establish and enforce BENTEC drawing standards, CAD protocols, templates, libraries, revision control, and document management processes.
• Coordinate with engineering, project management, procurement, operations, clients, and third parties to capture design intent and manage comments, changes, and approvals.
• Drive the use of optimum design software solutions and collaborate with IT and vendors on licences, upgrades, system performance, and secure file management.
• Mentor team members, support design and HAZOP reviews, resolve discrepancies early, and ensure accurate as-built documentation and project handovers.

Your profile

• HNC, degree, or equivalent industry experience in mechanical or civil engineering, drafting and design technology, or a related technical discipline.
• At least seven years of experience in technical drafting or CAD design within oil and gas, petrochemical, or engineering construction environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading a drafting, design, modeling, or animation team and delivering multidisciplinary drawing packages on complex projects.
• Advanced proficiency in relevant 2D and 3D CAD platforms, with a strong understanding of drawing standards, P&IDs, isometrics, and general arrangement drawings.
• Experience with document management systems, drawing registers, revision histories, client submissions, approvals, and final project documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, combined with close attention to technical accuracy and quality.
• Strong English communication skills are essential, and a good command of German would be beneficial.

Our offer

• Working Hours: We offer a 38-hour work week. We value the time you spend with us. That is why we provide a flexible working time model with flextime and a working time account.
• Compensation: In addition to a base salary in accordance with our company collective agreement, you will receive vacation pay, a Christmas bonus, and capital-forming benefits.
• Cafeteria: Our in-house cafeteria offers a variety of freshly prepared meals and daily changing menu options.
• Corporate Fitness: Through the EGYM Wellpass corporate fitness program, you can access a wide range of sports and fitness facilities offered by participating partners.
• Company Bike: Through our partner Deutsches Dienstrad, you can lease a bicycle of your choice from numerous participating retailers in the region.
• Employee Referral Program: Receive a bonus when you successfully recruit new employees who join us and remain with the company long term.
• Corporate Benefits: As an employee, you gain access to the Corporate Benefits platform, offering attractive discounts from a wide range of partners across many areas of everyday life.
• Company Culture: At Bentec, we are on a first-name basis. We foster a unique working atmosphere and strengthen team spirit through annual social events.