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Unlocking the Power of Subsea Innovation with J+S Subsea

J+S Subsea Vinyl Van Wrap

At J+S Subsea, we’re not just delivering solutions; we’re driving the future of subsea engineering. Our capabilities are designed to meet the unique challenges of the offshore energy industry, ensuring that your operations are efficient, reliable, and safe. Great picture captured by Matthew Martin after successfully dropping off some subsea equipment quayside for an upcoming […]

J+S Subsea project partners, Verlume, win prestigious Outstanding SME Award

J+S Subsea Outstanding SME Award

A big congratulations to our project partners, Verlume, for winning the prestigious ‘Outstanding SME Award’ at last weeks’s Scottish Renewables Green Energy Supply Chain Awards in Aberdeen. Well-deserved recognition for their exceptional work! The Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards honour the people driving the green energy sector, celebrating the dedication, collaboration, and innovation of […]

Exploring Global Possibilities in Subsea Power and Controls

J+S Subsea Control Battery Unit

Our latest collaborative project unlocks exciting new potential for the global subsea industry. Integrated and led by J+S Subsea, the solution combines Viper Innovations Ltd’s V-LIFE and V-SLIM technology with Verlume’s Charge, a subsea-based, rechargeable pressure encapsulated battery unit. Together, the three companies are exploring future applications of this technology across offshore environments in further […]

J+S Subsea Shortlisted in the Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards

J+S Subsea Scottish Green Energy

We are excited to announce that the Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards ceremony, organised by Scottish Renewables, will be held tonight in Aberdeen tonight. J+S Subsea is honoured to be nominated in the Sustainable Supplier category alongside esteemed peers: ECOHire, Peterson Energy Logistics, and RSE Being shortlisted in Scotland’s biggest celebration of the renewable […]

J+S Subsea Proudly Sponsors Advertising Board at Aberdeen Wanderers Rugby Club

J+S Subsea is delighted to announce our sponsorship of an advertising board at Aberdeen Wanderers Rugby Club. This partnership represents an exciting opportunity for us to support local rugby and contribute to the vibrant sports community in Aberdeen. Aberdeen Wanderers Rugby Club has a distinguished history and a strong reputation in the local sports scene. By […]

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 […]

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Mark Patterson Non-Executive Chair

Mark Patterson

Non-Executive Chair

Mark’s career spans five decades, marked by entrepreneurial success and visionary leadership across various sectors, including offshore marine technology, subsea oil and gas, green energy storage, and more.

With a track record of leading businesses through start-up, growth, acquisitions, and transformations, Mark’s expertise lies in strategic decision-making, mentoring, and brand management.

He has overseen multimillion-pound projects, pioneered new technologies, and guided companies to international recognition, such as the underwater GPS NASNet®.

His leadership style is direct, inclusive, and based on trust, empowering teams to excel.

Mark’s achievements include managing high-profile global companies, such as Balmoral group, Nautronix and Well-Safe Solutions, where he played key roles in groundbreaking projects. Global explanation and high growth.

Outside of business, Mark is deeply committed to family and charity work, with a passion for shooting, boating, and car collecting. As an experienced executive, he remains dedicated to fostering success by identifying future opportunities and mentoring the next generation of leaders.

Mark Patterson Non-Executive Chair

Mark Patterson

Non-Executive Chair

Mark’s career spans five decades, marked by entrepreneurial success and visionary leadership across various sectors, including offshore marine technology, subsea oil and gas, green energy storage, and more.

With a track record of leading businesses through start-up, growth, acquisitions, and transformations, Mark’s expertise lies in strategic decision-making, mentoring, and brand management.

He has overseen multimillion-pound projects, pioneered new technologies, and guided companies to international recognition, such as the underwater GPS NASNet®.

His leadership style is direct, inclusive, and based on trust, empowering teams to excel.

Mark’s achievements include managing high-profile global companies, such as Balmoral group, Nautronix and Well-Safe Solutions, where he played key roles in groundbreaking projects. Global explanation and high growth.

Outside of business, Mark is deeply committed to family and charity work, with a passion for shooting, boating, and car collecting. As an experienced executive, he remains dedicated to fostering success by identifying future opportunities and mentoring the next generation of leaders.

Phil Reid Managing Director J+S-Subsea

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.