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STEM challenge sponsorship inspires the next generation of enigineers

J+S Subsea is playing its part in promoting a career in engineering to the next generation. They have just been announced as a sponsor of Global Underwater Hub’s 2023 STEM Challenge. The challenge aims to engage pupils with an interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects through an exciting, hands-on project and inspire […]

Finalist recognition as subsea company of the year

J+S Ceed Finalist

We’ve been recognised for our operational excellence in this year’s CeeD awards. The Centre for Engineering Education & Development (CeeD) has announced that J+S Subsea is a finalist at this year’s awards, which take place on Thursday (2 March) in Glasgow. CeeD is a recognised national body supporting a range of industry sectors in Scotland, […]

OGV Energy interview with Tom Hutchinson at Subsea Expo

Tom Hutchinson J+S Subsea

Tom talks about the company’s increased service offering and their highly successful “Legacy locker”. This service is able to access subsea equipment that is not in use using their extensive network from decommissioned assets and existing clients and help to support the circular economy and reduce their clients’ lead times significantly.

J+S Subsea are delighted to be a sponsor at Decom week 2023

J+S Subsea Decom Week 2023 Sponsor

Secure your ticket today – https://lnkd.in/eDKmpVdG Decom Week 2023 will bring together speakers, exhibitors and delegates from across the spectrum of decommissioning. Factors influencing and inciting change in the industry are on the agenda, with the focus on how the late life and decommissioning sector can make the most of the opportunities these changes present.

J+S Subsea Legacy Locker and Reuse

J+S Subsea Legacy Locker and Reuse

Yesterday our Chairman Matthew Blair Blair presented a paper on Legacy Locker and our Reuse journey at the 22nd North Sea Decommissioning Conference in Stavanger. Legacy Locker still does what it has always done, providing support to the subsea opex market. Additionally, through our more recent work on life cycle assessment and savings in carbon footprint through […]

J+S Subsea sponsor at Decom 2023

J+S Subsea Decom Week 2023 Sponsor

J+S Subsea are delighted to be a sponsor at Decom week 2023. Secure your ticket today – https://lnkd.in/eDKmpVdG Decom Week 2023 will bring together speakers, exhibitors and delegates from across the spectrum of decommissioning. Factors influencing and inciting change in the industry are on the agenda, with the focus on how the late life and decommissioning sector […]

Showing home support with Ellon United sponsorship deal

Hot off the press: we have signed Ellon United captain Neill Irvine in an exclusive one-year sponsorship deal. Founded over 120 years ago, Ellon United are members of the Scottish Junior FA and are based in The Meadows Sports Centre. Neill – a painter and decorator in the town – captains the team, who currently […]

J+S Subsea Year Review 2022

Time to look back at some of the highlights for 2022 for J+S Subsea. What a year it’s been for J+S Subsea, we would like to thank all the employees at J+S Subsea for their effort and hard work. Merry Christmas to you all.

Finalist recognition as Subsea company of the year

We’ve been recognised in Subsea Expo’s search for its company of the year. J+S Subsea are finalists in the Subsea Expo Company of the Year (under 50 employees) award. The prestigious awards ceremony, organised by the Global Underwater Hub, takes place on February 22, 2023, at P&J Live in Aberdeen. The awards celebrate the companies […]

J+S Subsea join Aberdeen Cyrenians Harvest Appeal

J+S Subsea is honoured to be a part of the Aberdeen Cyrenians Harvest appeal, which was established to assist individuals in need of food and hygiene items. With so many homeless, at-risk of homelessness, and low-income families affected by the cost-of-living problem, Aberdeen Cyrenians has witnessed a significant increase in demand for vital supplies. The harvest collection will have […]

Aberdeenshire subsea firm celebrates £2.5m contract wins

Subsea controls specialist J+S Subsea Limited has marked its second anniversary with the announcement of a suite of multi-million pound contract wins and five new hires in the latter half of 2022. A “busy” year for the Kintore-based firm has seen it secure work worth £2.5 million through the second half of the year, comprised […]

New team member

Please join us in congratulating Adrienne Scroggie on her new position as Project Coordinator at J+S Subsea.

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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.