Joan Gillespie
About Joan Gillespie
Joan Gillespie is an Associate at Arup in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, leading the Geotechnical and Contaminated Land team with over 19 years of experience in contaminated land investigation and remediation.
Current Position at Arup
Joan Gillespie is currently an Associate at Arup, based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. She has been with the company since 2015. In her role, she leads the Edinburgh Geotechnical and Contaminated Land team on a day-to-day basis.
Past Experience at Arup
Before her current role as an Associate, Joan Gillespie worked at Arup as a Senior Environmental Scientist from 1998 to 2015. During her 17-year tenure in South Queensferry, she contributed to various environmental scientific projects.
Early Career at Johnson Poole & Bloomer
Joan Gillespie began her career as a Graduate Environmental Scientist at Johnson Poole & Bloomer. She worked there from 1995 to 1998, gaining initial experience in the environmental sciences field over a 3-year period.
Education and Credentials
Joan Gillespie holds a BSc Hons in Environmental Technology from Abertay University, where she studied from 1991 to 1995. Her educational background laid the groundwork for her expertise in environmental science.
Expertise and Specializations
Joan Gillespie has over 19 years of experience in contaminated land investigation, assessment, and remediation. She is skilled in using risk assessment tools such as CLEA, SNIFFER, RBCA, and R&D 20, and has experience in Environmental Impact Assessments. Additionally, she has expertise in the investigation and consolidation of mineworkings and mineshafts.