Pipe Services Engineer (Design & Estimation)

Job Title

Pipe Services Engineer (Design & Estimation)

Location

Lagos

Deadline

April 17, 2026

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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:

• 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.
• 25 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.