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J+S Subsea gets Fit for Offshore Renewables

J+S Subsea’s latest venture aims to support their expansion into the offshore renewables sector. The subsea controls engineering specialists have been selected for Fit 4 Offshore Renewables (F4OR), a 12-18 month ORE Catapult programme that will support them in accessing significant supply chain opportunities. F4OR is a unique service to help the UK supply chain […]

J+S Subsea Executive Chairman features on OGV Podcasts

OGV Energy interviews Matthew Blair from J+S Subsea, to find out about the company and the services they provide. This comes as part of the OGV Community Catchup, a series of podcasts where we learn about the fantastic companies within our OGV Community, making that information easily accessible to anyone looking to get involved in […]

J+S Subsea & OEUK

Expanded offshore energies trade body announce J+S Subsea as the newest member. Commenting, OEUK CEO Deirdre Michie OBE said: “We’re delighted to welcome J+S Subsea to OEUK as we continue to champion the UK’s integrating offshore energy industry.  Companies like J+S Subsea are a driving force supporting the UK’s energy security and net zero ambitions.” […]

J+S Subsea selected for F4OR Programme

J+S Subsea are delighted and proud to announce that we have been selected as part of the next “Twenty Scottish Businesses to Get Fit for Offshore Renewables” Twenty businesses based in North East Scotland are ready to reap the rewards from the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s Fit For Offshore Renewables (F4OR) Programme, funded by the […]

J+S Subsea took part in the first “OGV Energy Live”

Click the following link to view the recorded event: LinkedIn Quote from Dan Hyland, Operations and Sales Director OGV Energy: “I just wanted to pass on a big thank you to Eric Doyle (FISM) and all of our guests yesterday for making the first ‘OGV Energy Live’ a big success! We welcomed Neil Gordon from the new Global Underwater Hub as well […]

J+S Subsea & CeeD

We are delighted to have joined CeeD (Centre for Engineering Education and Development) and to be part of a growing community of businesses and academics that join together to pool talents, expertise, experience and resource in the pursuit of operational excellence for organisations – to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness – improvements that will impact […]

We Are Hiring

J+S Subsea are recruiting for the following positions: Electrical Technician Hydraulic Technician Contact us or send your CV to: careers@jands.co.uk J+S Subsea LimitedSite 7, Tumulus Way, Midmill Business ParkKintore, Aberdeenshire, AB51 0TG +44 1224 773435www.jands.co.uk

J+S Subsea featured in Subsea Expo

J+S Subsea are delighted to be featured in February’s “Subsea Expo” edition of the Global Underwater Hub News magazine. J+S Subsea are featured on page 24. You can read the full publication using the link below:- GUH Magazine February 2022 (globalunderwaterhub.com)

J+S Subsea article in OGV Energy

J+S Subsea are delighted to confirm that the February edition of OGV Energy Magazine is now live! Check J+S Subsea out on page 29. You can read the full publication here

J+S Subsea welcome OGUK onsite

J+S Subsea were delighted to invite Bianca Mourik • MSc Business Strategy onsite from OGUK. Looking forward to see where OGUK and J+S Subsea will be able to collaborate moving forward. The #CircularEconomy principal J+S Subsea is applying to our own business model is so forward-thinking and topical with the #EnergyTransition just now

J+S Subsea is exhibiting at Subsea Expro

We are thrilled to have a stand at Subsea Expo 2022! J+S Subsea, been at this event in the past and look forward to sharing information about our products/services with all delegates! Event runs 22nd – 24th February 2022 and you can register here.

J+S Subsea announced as Expo Finalists

The finalists have been announced for the 2022 Subsea Expo awards, celebrating the companies and individuals leading the way in the UK’s £8billion underwater industry. The prestigious awards ceremony, organised by the Global Underwater Hub, will take place on February 23, 2022, at P&J Live in Aberdeen. The awards coincide with Subsea Expo – Europe’s […]

J+S Subsea’s innovative Legacy Locker pushes the circular economy

The circular economy is alive and well in the oil & gas sector. With its innovative Legacy Locker, J+S Subsea has developed an open industry portal for the reuse, refurbishment and recycling of subsea equipment. The online platform has been running successfully for five years now and acts as a marketplace for both procurement and […]

J+S Subsea Awarded Best Subsea Services & Solutions SME 2021

J+S Subsea are honoured and delighted to be awarded the “Best Subsea Services & Solutions SME 2021” from 2021 Energy and Power Awards, proudly hosted by SME-News.  We are proud to share this news with all of you and our employees who have worked very hard to maintain the quality standards that J+S Subsea have become known […]

New appointment for J+S Subsea

A huge welcome to the newest member of the J+S team, Kevin Murray CEng – Senior Subsea Controls Engineer  Kevin brings a huge amount of experience within the Oil & Gas industry and will help take J+S Subsea to the next level. Some words from Kevin  “I have worked in the offshore industry for over 20years as […]

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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.