Arup was appointed by Cerulean Winds to support initiation and delivery of the Aspen Floating Offshore Wind Farm by establishing and operating the project management office (PMO) and providing project/programme management and design management support. Arup delivered owner’s engineer-style services including independent technical assurance and technical strategy/oversight. Arup also supported regulatory and bid submissions from the seabed lease stage onwards, including preparing INTOG bid materials and developing regulatory submissions, and it supported grid-related submissions and engagement with UK regulators and the National Energy System Operator to improve the likelihood of a timely grid connection for Aspen.