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• Position: Pipe Services Engineer (Design & Estimation)



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  
  

Job Summary

• In accordance with company processes, responsible for preparing complete cost estimations and tender pricing for Piped Services (Plumbing and Fire Protection) elements, including material, labour, erection equipment, testing/commissioning man-hours, and direct and indirect resources in line with the BOQ, scope of work, project specifications, and relevant standards.


• Develops Plumbing and Fire Protection designs for commercial and residential facilities. Conducts site visits, inspections, and surveys to assess piped services needs and provide appropriate design solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet with clients and project managers to discuss project scope.


• Study Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents, including drawings, project specifications, BOQ, scope of work, contract details, and conditions.


• Prepare Plumbing and Fire Protection cost estimates, review and evaluate vendors’ quotes, and recommend the best options to clients.


• Prepare Piped Services Tender BOQ pricing in line with project specifications, drawings, and other associated tender documents.


• Design Plumbing and Fire Protection systems and prepare associated cost estimates for design and build projects in accordance with design briefs, specifications, relevant codes, and standards.


• Prepare design briefs and technical reports.


• Provide analytical and problem-solving support using engineering skills to improve business and quality processes.


• Prepare Plumbing and Fire Protection Bills of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation (BEME) and documentation.


• Send inquiries to subcontractors/vendors to obtain competitive quotations.


• Collaborate with QA/QC and project teams to establish project execution method statements and reflect them in estimations.


• Prepare technical clarifications to clients for discrepancies in tender documents and implement changes after responses.


• Participate in pre-tender meetings, site visits, and prepare site visit reports to analyse project scope.


• Analyse vendor technical and commercial offers in view of project specifications and standards.


• Prepare comparative statements to evaluate and select appropriate vendors and subcontractors.


• Collect all vendor technical data sheets, specifications, and drawings to compile technical bid submissions.


• Prepare and coordinate post-tender technical and commercial clarifications.


• Assist management in post-tender commercial negotiations with clients and vendors to achieve competitive pricing.


• Report to the Estimation Manager and/or Technical Director as assigned.


• Provide support during project implementation.


• Train subordinates and trainee engineers.

Education and Experience

Academic Education:

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  B.Sc, BTech, or HND (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from a reputable and accredited institution.

  
  

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years post-NYSC experience in Plumbing and Fire Protection design, tender pricing, and estimation.


• 2–5 years of relevant site experience.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in Plumbing software (e.g., Epanet).


• Proficiency in Fire Protection software (e.g., Elite).


• Strong knowledge of relevant Plumbing and Fire Protection codes and standards (e.g., NFPA, BS).


• Strong relationships with Plumbing and Fire Protection OEM representatives/vendors.


• Membership of COREN and NSE is an added advantage.


• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is an added advantage.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.