Engineering Insight. Contractual Clarity. Project Protection.

Nasef Aydin

Engineering Expert | Arbitration & Dispute Resolution | Planning & Project Controls | Claims & Contracts

Helping project owners, contractors and stakeholders make better decisions, manage contractual risks and protect project time, cost and quality.

Nasef Aydin, engineering expert, Doha, Qatar
  • 23+Years of experience
  • 4+Years as accredited expert
  • Grade AUPDA, Qatar
  • DohaQatar & the GCC
Professional profile

About

I am an Architect and construction professional with more than 23 years of experience in engineering, construction, project planning, project controls, project management, supervision, contract administration and claims review.

My professional experience extends across major contracting companies and leading engineering consultancy environments, providing me with a balanced understanding of projects from both the contractor's and consultant's perspectives.

In addition to my construction and project controls experience, I have worked for more than four years as a sworn and accredited engineering expert in Qatar, preparing independent technical engineering reports for disputes and cases before the Qatari courts. My experience has included major commercial developments, residential villas, towers and other construction projects.

My professional background also includes specialized knowledge in construction claims, delay analysis, international arbitration, and drafting construction and commercial contracts.

My approach is based on practical engineering experience, contractual awareness, structured analysis, clear documentation and an independent professional perspective.

Core expertise

Expertise

  • 01Construction & Commercial Contract Review
  • 02Independent Engineering / Technical Reports
  • 03Construction Dispute Analysis
  • 04International Arbitration Support
  • 05Project Planning & Project Controls
  • 06Primavera P6 Planning & Schedule Management
  • 07Baseline Programme Review
  • 08Progress Monitoring & Performance Analysis
  • 09Critical Path & Schedule Logic Review
  • 10Delay Analysis & Extension of Time (EOT) Review
  • 11Construction Claims & Contract Administration
  • 12Project Management & Construction Supervision
Professional advisory services

Services

01

Independent Engineering Reports

  • Independent Technical Assessments
  • Construction Defect Investigations
  • Progress / Payment Dispute Assessment
  • Delay and Performance Assessments
  • Independent Engineering Opinions and Reports
02

Dispute & Arbitration Support

  • Technical Expert Reports
  • Independent Engineering Assessment
  • Construction Dispute Analysis
  • Technical Support for Arbitration
  • Review of Technical and Contractual Documentation
03

Project Planning & Controls

  • Baseline Programme Review
  • Primavera P6 Schedule Review
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Critical Path Analysis
  • Recovery Programme Review
  • Look-Ahead and Performance Monitoring
  • Project Controls Advisory
04

Claims & Delay Analysis

  • Extension of Time (EOT) Review
  • Delay Analysis
  • Critical Path / Impact Assessment
  • Concurrent Delay Assessment
  • Disruption and Prolongation Review
  • Construction Claims Evaluation
05

Contracts & Construction Advisory

  • Construction Contract Review
  • Contractual Risk Assessment
  • Contract Administration Advisory
  • Variation and Claim Assessment
  • Contractor / Consultant Selection Advice
Villa owner advisory

Building Your Villa? Protect Your Investment Before You Build.

01

Before Contracting

  • Review contractor quotations and scope of work
  • Compare proposals and identify exclusions
  • Review and advise on construction contracts
  • Identify contractual and technical risks
  • Advise on contractor and consultant selection
02

During Construction

  • Monitor programme and progress
  • Review progress against contractual milestones
  • Review payment/progress relationships
  • Monitor delays and key risks
  • Review contractor performance and documentation
03

When a Problem Arises

  • Assess delay and performance issues
  • Review contractor claims
  • Assess technical issues and construction defects
  • Prepare independent technical assessments
  • Provide professional guidance before disputes escalate
Independent expertise

Why Clients Seek Independent Expertise

23+ Years of Experience

Extensive engineering and construction experience across planning, supervision, project management, project controls and claims.

Contractor & Consultant Perspective

Experience across major contracting organizations and leading consultancy environments.

Planning + Claims + Contracts

A multidisciplinary understanding connecting programme, execution, contractual obligations and claims.

Engineering Expert Experience

More than four years of sworn and accredited engineering expert work in Qatar.

Independent Professional Perspective

Evidence-based assessment focused on facts, documents, contractual obligations and practical project realities.

Understanding the Project From Both Sides

Contractor PerspectiveConsultant Perspective
Planning & executionProgramme review & compliance
Resources & productivityProgress verification
Procurement & deliveryContractual monitoring
Recovery & mitigationDelay / EOT assessment
Claims preparationClaims evaluation

This dual perspective allows me to assess construction issues from a broader and more balanced professional standpoint.

Professional experience

Experience

2004 — present

Infrastructure & utilitiesBuildings & high-riseIn progressData date — Aug 2026

Role
20052010201520202025
Senior Planning Engineer
Alkhaleej Engineering & Industrial Consultancy
May 2026 — Present
In progress
Accredited Engineering Expert | Arbitration & Dispute Support
Qatar Ministry of Justice — Qatar Courts
Oct 2023 — Present
In progress
Company Manager
Nasef Group Trading & Contracting
Apr 2022 — Present
In progress
Planning Engineer
CEG International
Oct 2020 — Mar 2022
Infrastructure
Senior Planning Engineer
Shaker Consultancy Group
Feb 2015 — Jun 2018
Buildings
Planning Engineer
CEG International
Oct 2014 — Jan 2015
Buildings
Planning Engineer
QD–SBG
Jul 2012 — Sep 2014
Infrastructure
Planning Engineer — MEP
Voltas Ltd
Jun 2011 — Jun 2012
Buildings
Planning Engineer / Assistant Project Manager
CFE Middle East
Oct 2009 — May 2011
Utilities
Planning Engineer
Saudi Binladin Group
Mar 2008 — Jan 2009
High-rise
Architect / Site & Planning Engineer
CEG International
Oct 2004 — Jan 2008
Buildings
  1. Senior Planning Engineer
    Alkhaleej Engineering & Industrial Consultancy
    May 2026 — Present
    In progress
  2. Accredited Engineering Expert | Arbitration & Dispute Support
    Qatar Ministry of Justice — Qatar Courts
    Oct 2023 — Present
    In progress
  3. Company Manager
    Nasef Group Trading & Contracting
    Apr 2022 — Present
    In progress
  4. Planning Engineer
    CEG International
    Oct 2020 — Mar 2022
    Infrastructure
  5. Senior Planning Engineer
    Shaker Consultancy Group
    Feb 2015 — Jun 2018
    Buildings
  6. Planning Engineer
    CEG International
    Oct 2014 — Jan 2015
    Buildings
  7. Planning Engineer
    QD–SBG
    Jul 2012 — Sep 2014
    Infrastructure
  8. Planning Engineer — MEP
    Voltas Ltd
    Jun 2011 — Jun 2012
    Buildings
  9. Planning Engineer / Assistant Project Manager
    CFE Middle East
    Oct 2009 — May 2011
    Utilities
  10. Planning Engineer
    Saudi Binladin Group
    Mar 2008 — Jan 2009
    High-rise
  11. Architect / Site & Planning Engineer
    CEG International
    Oct 2004 — Jan 2008
    Buildings

Project breadth is shown without disclosing confidential or client-sensitive information.

Project breadth

Selected Projects

Qatar & KSA
Infrastructure

Dukhan Road Infrastructure Project

with QD–SBG · 2012–2014

Major highway and utilities corridor, planned and scheduled end to end.

Baseline and recovery programmes maintained across the full corridor.
Buildings

Jabal Omar Development – 23 towers

with Saudi Binladin Group · 2008–2009

Large-scale multi-tower development beside the Holy Haram, Makkah.

Details available on request
High-rise

Viva Bahriya Towers VB12 – VB15, The Pearl

with Shaker Consultancy Group · 2015–2018

Full lifecycle planning and progress control across a four-tower residential cluster.

Four towers tracked to handover on a single integrated P6 programme.
Infrastructure

Al-Ebb & Leabaib Roads & Infrastructure – Package 4

with CEG International · 2020–2022

Managed periodic programme updates and progress reporting in accordance with client requirements

22 kmRoads & infrastructureMonthly Ashghal reporting cycle delivered without rejection.
Current

Al Kass Sports Channel Complex – Service Buildings

with Alkhaleej Engineering · 2026–present

Design-and-build package for Ashghal: P6 baseline across design, procurement, construction and handover.

600-day programmeDetails available on request
Utilities

Doha North Sewerage Treatment Plant & Substations

with CFE Middle East · 2009–2011

Planning and project-management support on major public utilities infrastructure.

Public utilitiesAshghal / Kahramaa scopeDetails available on request
Healthcare

Health Care Centres – Muaither & Al Wajbah, Package 5

with CEG International · 2014–2015

Planning and progress monitoring for two public healthcare facilities.

Details available on request
Mixed-use / MEP

Heart of Doha – Phase 1 (MEP)

with Voltas Ltd · 2011–2012

MEP planning and progress control on a major mixed-use redevelopment in central Doha.

MsheirebPhase 1 MEP packageDetails available on request
Engineering expert

Engineering Expert & Independent Reports

  • Independent engineering and technical assessments
  • Construction dispute analysis
  • Assessment of delays and project performance
  • Technical review of engineering documentation
  • Construction defect and workmanship assessments
  • Independent reports prepared for engineering disputes
  • Technical support related to arbitration and dispute resolution

Independent technical assessment only. This is not legal representation and does not constitute judicial authority or a guaranteed legal outcome.

Qualifications

Professional Credentials

Education & licence

  • B.Sc. Architectural Engineering (Public Buildings) – Alexandria University, 2002
  • UPDA Grade (A) – Qatar

Certifications

  • Project Management & PMBOK (PMP)
  • Planning & Scheduling Professional courses
  • International Arbitration Diploma
  • Accredited Engineering Expert – Ministry of Justice, Qatar

Driving licence – Qatar & Saudi Arabia.

Tools & Languages

Software & Languages

Software

  • Primavera P6 / P5 / P3Advanced
  • AutoCAD 2DDrafting & review
  • MS Word, Excel, PowerPointReporting & analysis

Languages

  • ArabicNative
  • EnglishProfessional working proficiency
Insights

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Practical notes on planning, delay analysis, contracts and independent engineering assessment. Coming soon.

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