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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 […]

J+S Subsea are joining the Underwater Sector STEM Returners Programme.

J+S Subsea are proud to announce that in partnership with Global Underwater Hub, ECITB and STEM Returners we are joining the Underwater Sector STEM Returners Programme. The returners opportunity is for a Subsea Controls Engineer, located in Kintore, Aberdeenshire. The 12-week paid programme gives candidates real work experience and mentoring during their placement, as well […]

Subsea controls specialist celebrates awards double and hat-trick

J+S Subsea Award Winner Best Company of the Year GUH

Leading subsea controls specialist J+S Subsea is celebrating after scooping two prestigious industry awards. At the Subsea Expo Awards at P&J Live in Aberdeen, the Kintore-based company lifted one of the night’s most sought-after accolades when it was crowned Company of the Year (under 50 employees). In addition, Environmental and Sustainability Adviser Kairvee Tyagi was […]

J+S Subsea collaboration with Aberdeen Football Club

J+S Subsea collaboration with Aberdeen Football Club We are pleased to announce our collaboration with Aberdeen Football Club in supporting our local community. We have donated a signed and framed Aberdeen football shirt to Ellon United Club, further reinforcing our commitment to actively engage with and uplift our neighbours. By supporting a local football club, […]

J+S Subsea in the running for company of the year award

Subsea engineering specialist company J+S Subsea has been unveiled as a finalist in the prestigious 2024 Subsea Expo awards. The business has made it to the final of this year’s hotly contested Company of the Year category (under 50 employees) in recognition of excellence in overall company performance in the subsea sector. The news completes […]

Subsea Expo…what a week!

J+S Subsea Subsea Expo 2024

What a week, what an event, what a team!!! 🌟  This week at Global Underwater Hub Subsea Expo has been absolutely phenomenal. The J+S Subsea team really pulled it out the bag and we had some great interactions on our stand. Thanks to everyone who popped by!

Welcome to J+S Subsea Grant Hay!

Grant Hay J+S Subsea

Grant became a valued member of our team in late 2023, taking on the role of Trainee technician. Grant commented, “I’m excited to be part of the growing team at J+S Subsea, after over 17 years in the optical industry I’m looking forward to transferring and developing new skills in this chapter of my career”.

Kairvee Tyagi named as Rising Star finalist

J+S Subsea Kairvee Tyagi

J+S Subsea’s Kairvee Tyagi has been announced as a Rising Star finalist in the Subsea Expo Awards. The Environmental and Sustainability Adviser is one of three young people shortlisted for the Rising Star award, which recognises someone under the age of 35 who is employed in the underwater sector, whether in underwater energy, aquaculture, marine […]

Exceptional accolade in Offshore Achievement Awards

OAA Awards 2024 - FINALIST

J+S Subsea has been shortlisted in this year’s Offshore Achievement Awards (OAAs) in the Exceptional SME or Exceptional Founder Award category. Hosted by SPE International, the awards recognise outstanding achievements in the energy industry. Rewarding innovative technologies, growth in companies both large and small, and the significant contributions of individuals within the industry, the OAAs […]

Welcome to J+S Subsea Matthew Martin!

Matthew joined us after the Christmas break as a Materials Controller and his experience from the retail industry is already proving to be a huge asset to the team. Matthew commented “I’m excited to be joining such a fast growing company, the culture here is fantastic and I’m buzzing to be part of the team”

J+S Subsea Champion Local Community with Sponsorship of Neil Irvine from Ellon United and Luis Lopes (Duk) from Aberdeen Football Club.

jands subsea sponsorship

J+S Subsea is delighted to announce its recent sponsorship of two local teams’ players, Neil Irvine from Ellon United and Luis Lopes (Duk) from Aberdeen Football Club. This strategic alliance not only underscores J+S Subsea’s commitment to excellence in subsea equipment solutions but also demonstrates the company’s dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles […]

GUH Business Survey 2023

The Global Underwater Hub (GUH) Business Survey 2023 assesses the UK’s £8 billion underwater industry, focusing on the sector’s supply chain readiness for impending investments domestically and internationally. The survey, crafted by GUH’s market intelligence, serves as a crucial indicator, analyzing the industry’s demand, supply capabilities, and potential obstacles. Highlighted are the industry sectors and […]

Invitation to Global Underwater Hub to meet Gillian Martin MSP

Matthew Blair was honoured to receive an invitation to the Global Underwater Hub to meet with Gillian Martin MSP, the Scottish Minister for Energy and the Environment. It was an enlightening occasion during which they discussed the future of the underwater industry. We were truly excited to be part of such a significant conversation. Full […]

We are excited to welcome Vincent Goss to the J+S Subsea Team

Vincent Goss CEng, BEng, FIET brings a wealth of experience gained across a number of key engineering and management positions within the energy sector, spanning 25 years. Specialising in subsea production controls systems, product development, product lifecycle management, asset integrity management, operational support and customer success, Vinny is an exciting appointment for J+S Subsea. Vinny […]

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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.