Duncan Scott

Experience

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  The University of Nottingham

  Sept 2003 - Dec 2006

  Postgraduate Researcher

  Funded by Shell Global Solutions, the Environment Agency for England & Wales, and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, I pioneered the derivation of remediation technology 'operating windows' for use as a decision support tool during remediation options appraisal. The research culminated in the derivation of operating windows for Monitored Natural Attenuation (MNA) of petroleum hydrocarbons in groundwater present in granular (sand and gravel) aquifers.

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  Land Quality Management Ltd

  Jan 2007 - Jul 2011

  Environmental Scientist

  While employed at Land Quality Management Ltd, I worked primarily on land contamination projects for sites being investigated under Part 2A by UK Local Authorities. Typical duties included engaging with Local Authority clients, site investigation design and implementation, engaging with subcontractors (drillers and laboratories), overseeing site investigation works, generic and detailed quantitative risk assessment (both human health and hydrogeological), preparation of reports, and peer review of third party reports submitted to Local Authorities by other consultants and contractors.In addition to the Part 2A work, I also co-authored publications including the LQM/CIEH Generic Assessment Criteria for Human Health Risk Assessment publication in 2009 and a CL:AIRE Research Bulletin on generic human-health assessment criteria for arsenic at former coking works sites in 2011. Show less

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  Vertase F.L.I. Limited

  Aug 2011 - now

  Underpinned by a wealth of experience relating to the investigation, assessment and remediation of land affected by contamination, I provide support and leadership throughout the business relating to technical and other matters. I am a mentor to our engineers and a coach to my peers, striving to create a safe and stimulating working environment to promote the growth and development of others Ensuring effective management and delivery of projects from a technical perspective and coordinating technical resources throughout the business. Responsible for the ongoing development of engineers

  • Technical Director

    Jul 2018 - now

  • Technical Manager

    Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

  • Remediation Manager

    Jul 2015 - Jul 2017

  • Project Engineer

    Jul 2014 - Jun 2015

  • Engineer (Environmental & Geotechnical)

    Aug 2011 - Jul 2014