What is Subsea?

Subsea is a general term frequently used to refer to equipment, technology, and activities employed either directly on the seabed or in the water between the surface and the seabed for the extraction of oil and gas reserves that exist below the ocean floor. 
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There are literally hundreds of job opportunities across the UK subsea sector.

Explore this site to find out more about the industry, some of the people who work within it, some training and development options and the opportunities for you.

If you are an engineer and want to find out which Subsea UK companies look to recruit then visit our recruitment links.

Online Learning Modules
Four online learning modules have been developed in conjunction with Univation, the corporate arm of The Robert Gordon University, to support the induction of engineers from other industries and new graduates into the subsea sector. If you are a Subsea UK member, the modules cost £100 per person. Non members can access the modules for £200.

Go to https://campus.rgu.ac.uk/ise/ and complete and submit the order form, which will then be automatically routed to Univation, where your order will be processed.

*Image above courtesy of The Underwater Centre, Fort William

Subsea
The subsea oil and gas sector contributes over £4 billion to the UK economy. Over 800 companies are active in the sector, providing direct and indirect employment for approximately 40,000 people.

However, the sector is set for explosive growth and the UK’s world-leading position in subsea oil and gas is being threatened by a shortage of engineering talent...