Meet the Team: Kirsty Watt | OWC London
At OWC, our teams are constantly expanding, into more locations, in expertise and in sectors of influence, so that our people can truly drive safety and sustainability across our energy and oceans.
Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we invite you to get to know our team members so you can meet the energy behind change.
This week, we speak to Kirsty Watt – a senior consultant based in our London office.
Position: Senior Consultant
Office: OWC London, United Kingdom
Hobbies: Netball, fitness, and hanging out with friends and family
Favourite Book: Anything by Tim Marshall
What does your day-to-day look like at OWC?
I work on projects surrounding bid advisory, market studies and also project management.
As with many of my colleagues, it varies depending on the projects I am working on but much of my time is spent on ensuring we are meeting client expectations, team collaboration and project management.
What inspired you to join the industry?
I studied Geography and Politics at university, primarily focussing on analysing the impacts of climate change from both an environmental perspective but also on the social and economic consequences on agriculture, infrastructure and tourism. From this my interest in sustainability was sparked and I knew that I wanted to be part of forming a greener world, which the energy transition and offshore wind are at the heart of!
Can you tell us about something exciting you are working on right now?
I am currently seconded into an exciting developer where we are eagerly awaiting the Presidential Decree in Greece to outline their first auction. As well as this, I am wrapping up a site characterisation and ranking project for the announced Portuguese sites and starting a cold eye review for a Client’s submission to the The Crown Estates Offshore Wind Leasing R5.
What does the future look like in energy and oceans in the United Kingdom?
The future of offshore wind in Europe, especially in the UK, is marked by rapid expansion and technological advancements. The UK is a global leader in offshore wind energy, with plans to significantly increase capacity. By 2030, the UK aims to generate 50 GW from offshore wind, including 5 GW from floating wind farms. Innovations like larger turbines, deeper water installations, and integration with hydrogen production are key trends. The North Sea will be a major hub for these developments, with cross-border energy networks enhancing grid connectivity across Europe. It has also been great to see the success of offshore wind within the recent AR6 announcements.
What do you enjoy most about working as part of OWC London?
Peer-empowerment makes working within OWC and the wider ABL Group really rewarding as I am surrounded by like-minded and motivated individuals. This spills over into the social aspects of life within the Group by enjoying socials within the London office and forming great friendships.