Gemma Turner
About Gemma Turner
Gemma Turner is a Senior Ecologist at Arup, with extensive experience in managing ecological projects and conducting environmental surveys in the United Kingdom.
Title and Current Role
Gemma Turner holds the title of Senior Ecologist at Arup. She has been with the company since 2013, based in London, United Kingdom. In her role, she oversees various ecological projects, offering her expertise in environmental assessments and surveys.
Professional Background
Before her tenure at Arup, Gemma Turner worked as an Ecologist at URS Corporation for five years from 2007 to 2012, based in Wimbledon, United Kingdom. She also served as a BTCV Project Leader at the Youth Hostel Association for two months in 2006, based in Ivinghoe, United Kingdom. Additionally, she gained experience as a Biodiversity Action Team South Volunteer Officer at BTCV from 2006 to 2007 in London and as a Research Student at Hawk Conservancy Trust for two months in 2005 in Andover.
Education and Expertise
Gemma Turner completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Biology at Anglia Ruskin University. She studied there from 2002 to 2005, gaining foundational knowledge in wildlife biology and behavior that supports her current role.
Key Projects and Responsibilities
Since 2013, Gemma Turner has been the lead ecologist for Phase 2 of the proposed Northstowe new town in Cambridgeshire. She manages extensive surveys and prepares the ecology chapter for the Environmental Statement. She has maintained key technical lead roles for the West Midlands Metropolitan section of HS2, including bat data analysis management in 2013 and serving as bat lead from 2015. Gemma developed the methodology for analyzing large volumes of bat data for HS2 that informed the Environmental Statement. Additionally, she prepares farmland bird mitigation and ecological management plans as part of post-application support for Northstowe.
Project Management and Scope
Gemma Turner manages ecology work for a variety of development schemes. These projects include residential, commercial, industrial, and educational developments in both urban and rural settings. Her responsibilities involve coordinating ecological surveys, developing management plans, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.