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J+S Subsea Delighted to Sponsor Topi Keskinen for Aberdeen FC 2024/2025 Season

J+S Subsea sponsorship AFC Topi

J+S Subsea is thrilled to announce our sponsorship of Finnish winger Topi Keskinen for the 2024/2025 season with Aberdeen Football Club. Topi, a dynamic 21-year-old talent, has recently joined Aberdeen from HJK Helsinki on a four-year deal, following the clubs’ agreement on a transfer fee. Keskinen, recognised as one of the most exciting prospects in […]

J+S Subsea to attend ONS 2024

J+S Subsea ONS Exhibition

On Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th August J+S Subsea will be coming to you from Stavanger, Norway as Alan Smith from our Business Development team will be attending ONS 2024.  J+S Subsea is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for design engineering, operational support, monitoring, maintenance, and repair of subsea control and distribution systems. Our experienced […]

J+S Subsea Charity Golf Day

J+S Subsea Charity Golf Day

Thank you to everyone who participated in the inaugural J+S Subsea Charity Golf Day, held at the stunning Peterculter Golf Club. The event was a tremendous success, with fantastic weather, an exceptional course, and delightful food contributing to a memorable day. We are thrilled to announce that we raised over £1,000 for Charlie House HQ, […]

J+S Subsea features in OGV Energy August Issue

J+S Subsea OGV Energy Magazine

In the latest issue of OGV Group Energy Magazine, J+S Subsea, Verlume and Viper Innovations Ltd have co-written an article which delves into the swift development and deployment of three advanced subsea systems for a Canadian oil and gas operator client. The collaborative project, led by J+S Subsea, integrated Viper Innovations’ V-SLIM and V-LIFE technology […]

Subsea specialist J+S Subsea shortlisted for green energy award

Leading subsea controls specialist J+S Subsea has been named a finalist in the prestigious Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards 2024. The Aberdeenshire-headquartered company is recognised in the Sustainable Supplier category, highlighting its commitment to environmentally friendly practices within the renewable energy sector. The Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards, organised by Scottish Renewables, celebrate […]

WEST support to boost offshore wind activity

J+S Subsea WEST Support

J+S Subsea continues its expansion into the offshore renewables sector with its participation in Offshore Wind Growth Partnership’s WEST Programme. The Aberdeenshire-based subsea controls specialists have completed the Wind Expert Support Toolkit (WEST) programme. Providing specialist advice, market intelligence and business planning, the short programme supports companies in becoming more competitive within the offshore wind […]

J+S Subsea featured in the Scottish Renewables – Supply Chain Impact Statement

J+S Subsea featured on page 31 in Scottish Renewables – Supply Chain Impact Statement We are excited to share that J+S Subsea has been featured in the Supply Chain Impact Statement 2023/24. This honour reflects our ongoing efforts to excel and innovate within our industry. At J+S Subsea, we aim to deliver outstanding value while […]

Subsea controls specialist celebrates renewables milestone

Lucinda Craig J+S Business Development Director

Leading Aberdeenshire subsea controls specialist J+S Subsea is celebrating a significant milestone on its journey into the renewables sector. J+S Subsea has recently been granted Fit for Offshore Renewable (F4OR) status by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, having achieved the F4OR standard to have in place the key management systems and competencies required for […]

STEM Challenge 2024

Teenage engineers from across the UK recently gathered for Global Underwater Hub’s 2024 STEM Challenge competition. A team of six pupils from Millburn Academy in Inverness emerged victorious, lifting the title after a fierce competition. J+S Subsea was one of the sponsors of this nationwide event, which aims to inspire the next generation to pursue […]

J+S Subsea Champions Local Football with Renewed Ellon United Sponsorship

As the football season approaches, J+S Subsea reaffirms its commitment to supporting local sports by extending its sponsorship of Ellon United. The company has signed an exclusive one-year sponsorship deal with Neill Irvine, the dedicated captain of Ellon United, who also serves as a respected painter and decorator in the town. Founded over a century […]

Business Fives Ltd Charity Event

The Team from J+S Subsea had a fantastic time at the Business Fives Ltd event on Friday past. J+S Subsea made it to the semi-finals before being knocked out of the competition. Many thanks to Chris Donnelly and the team for organising such a wonderful event and for raising significant funds for local charities.

Introducing Davie, Albert, Paul and Alan to the J+S Subsea team

After a strong recruitment drive in recent months, we are delighted to welcome 4 new faces who will add valuable industry experience to our already fantastic team. Davie Milne – Technical Support Engineer Davie has a wealth of experience working for controls OEMs, with over 20 years in electrical hardware design and Control Systems Field […]

Energy Exports Conference 2024

Today we will be at the EIC (Energy Industries Council) Energy Exports Conference at the P&J Live. Lucinda Craig and T Brian Donaldson from the business development team will be attending. We’re here for all your cable needs! At J+S Subsea we deliver solutions for design engineering, operational support, monitoring, maintenance & repair of inter-array […]

J+S Subsea awarded Exceptional SME or Exceptional Founder Award at the Offshore Achievement Awards

Winners announced at the 37th Offshore Achievement Awards The 2024 Offshore Achievement Awards winners have been revealed at the annual Offshore Achievement Awards dinner. Around 400 guests celebrated the exceptional achievements and outstanding performance of companies and individuals in the offshore energy industry at a black-tie ceremony hosted by broadcaster, presenter, and professionally trained opera […]

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Phil Reid

Managing Director

Phil has worked in the energy industry for over 25 years. He started his career with Kvaerner FSSL progressing through a variety of roles in subsea engineering, from manufacturing to leading some of their most complex projects all over the world. He worked with the original J+S for a period before moving on to Genesis Oil and Gas as a Subsea Controls Engineering consultant; during that period, he was seconded to Centrica Energy (now Spirit Energy) which led to a permanent role as Lead Subsea Controls & Umbilical Engineer for Developments, Capital Projects and Operated Assets. For almost a decade Phil successfully delivered Capital Projects from concept right through to project close out whilst also looking after the running of their subsea assets.

As part of J&S Subsea limited, Phil oversees the day-to-day operations and will grow the business both in the UK and globally. 

James Morris

Engineering Director

James’s career started when he joined the Royal Navy from school as an Artificer Apprentice. After a 5-year Marine Engineering Apprenticeship he served in surface ships HMS Glamorgan, HMS Edinburgh, and HMS Glasgow and at Rosyth as part of an engineering support team. 

Moving into the Energy Industry in 1992, over the next 26 years he gained a wealth of experience within large and small companies on operation, design and project management of subsea control systems and equipment. This period started with several years as a Project Engineer for a family run hydraulic services company Grampian Hydraulics followed by 5 years as a Support Engineer at Kvaerner Oilfield Products.  James joined RRC Controls Services ltd in 2001 before finally moving to J+S Ltd in 2010. At J+S his dedication and technical capabilities were rewarded with several promotions until becoming a member of the management buyout team. 

He has designed an extensive array of subsea equipment from basic cable penetrators to complete subsea control modules. 

James thrives on providing solutions for client’s problems. 

As Engineering Director, James will ensure that the company provides clients with timely, cost effective and technically sound solutions and services. 

Matthew Blair

Executive Chairman

Matt Blair is Executive Chairman of J+S Subsea which was formed in October 2020 through a management buyout of the Subsea Engineering Division of Systems Engineering and Assessment Ltd.

With J+S Subsea and SEA for over 14 years, Matt has a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise.

Previously an Electronics Engineer with Ferranti Computer Systems Ltd specializing in sonar and submarine command systems, Matt moved into hydrographic survey working with Subsea7, Tritech, and CDL before joining J+S Subsea.

He was Vice Chair of the Decom Leadership Group of Decommission and in that role, he facilitated industry and academic studies on potential for reuse and repurposing of decommissioned equipment. He is still actively involved with the reuse agenda through Decommission and OEUK.

Although not part of day-to-day operations, Matt stays close to company strategic matters and is seeking further opportunities to update and transfer Energy technologies and products into the Marine Renewables markets and help to develop the broader circular economy.