Ian Donald is a Director at FenwayXn and a Delay Expert with over a decade of experience in the construction industry. A registered Professional Civil Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa, Ian specialises in delay analysis and forensic construction programming, helping clients resolve complex disputes with clarity and precision.
He began his career delivering major onshore and offshore infrastructure projects, gaining hands-on experience in civil engineering and project management across marine, oil & gas, and port developments. Over the past seven years, Ian has focused on analysing delay and programming issues on a wide range of projects across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Ian’s experience spans renewable energy facilities, data centres, offshore and port infrastructure, transportation systems, metro networks, oil & gas developments, retail and high-rise construction, and pharmaceutical laboratories. He has worked on numerous high-value disputes in both international arbitration and adjudication and is recognised for his clear, practical approach and deep technical knowledge.
Career highlights
- Over 12 years’ experience combining on-site project delivery and forensic programming across some of the world’s largest and most complex construction projects.
- Experienced in construction programming, delay and disruption analysis.
- Hands-on expertise in project management and construction across marine, oil & gas, and port development projects.
- Broad sector experience covering marine, energy, oil & gas, infrastructure, and transportation.
Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PrEng), Engineering Council of South Africa.
- BEng (Civil Engineering), Stellenbosch University, South Africa.
- MEng (Port & Coastal Engineering), Stellenbosch University, South Africa.
Ian
Donald
Director
Ian
Donald
Director
Ian Donald is a Director at FenwayXn and a Delay Expert with over a decade of experience in the construction industry. A registered Professional Civil Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa, Ian specialises in delay analysis and forensic construction programming, helping clients resolve complex disputes with clarity and precision.
He began his career delivering major onshore and offshore infrastructure projects, gaining hands-on experience in civil engineering and project management across marine, oil & gas, and port developments. Over the past seven years, Ian has focused on analysing delay and programming issues on a wide range of projects across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Ian’s experience spans renewable energy facilities, data centres, offshore and port infrastructure, transportation systems, metro networks, oil & gas developments, retail and high-rise construction, and pharmaceutical laboratories. He has worked on numerous high-value disputes in both international arbitration and adjudication and is recognised for his clear, practical approach and deep technical knowledge.
Career highlights
- Over 12 years’ experience combining on-site project delivery and forensic programming across some of the world’s largest and most complex construction projects.
- Experienced in construction programming, delay and disruption analysis.
- Hands-on expertise in project management and construction across marine, oil & gas, and port development projects.
- Broad sector experience covering marine, energy, oil & gas, infrastructure, and transportation.
Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PrEng), Engineering Council of South Africa.
- BEng (Civil Engineering), Stellenbosch University, South Africa.
- MEng (Port & Coastal Engineering), Stellenbosch University, South Africa.