Gemma Ward BA MA

Project Supervisor


Gemma Ward

Gemma is a Senior Project Supervisor based in the London office, she has a MA in Archaeology and Public Heritage and a BA (Hons) in Archaeology and History. She has extensive experience in implementing and undertaking archaeological mitigation work, heritage research, and on-site archaeological management in the construction industry.

She has a strong background in undertaking commercial archaeological and built heritage projects, which includes experience working on long-term, large-scale, and high-profile projects. This firsthand experience in implementing programs of work on site has given her a solid understanding of both the challenges and benefits of such work, and the ability to work exceptionally well with other disciplines in the construction sector. She can advise clients on the potential impacts of projects and design and oversee suitable mitigation strategies to fulfil planning conditions.

She has lengthy experience in teaching British developer-led archaeology methodology in tertiary education settings, including working on heritage research projects for Cambridge University, Brown University, Tbilisi State University, and University College London, and smaller primary education-based community projects.   

She is currently responsible for undertaking development projects throughout the UK. Her expertise includes the production of, risk assessment method statements (RAMS), written schemes of investigation (WSI), heritage statements, and scoping evaluations and reports.