Meet The Team - Experience you can count on

Barry Cottier BEng (Hons) - Construction Director

Barry came on board in 1988, bringing with him experience as a site engineer/manager with various civil engineering contractors. Barry’s role focuses on planning and managing contracts, coordinating resources, and working closely with clients. He’s known for his eye for detail and his ability to keep projects running smoothly from start to finish.

Terry Cottier BSc - Managing Director

Terry joined JFW back in 1979 as a junior accountant. Over the years, he worked his way up through the business, becoming Contracts Manager while studying Quantity Surveying, and later taking on the role of Managing Director. Today, Terry looks after finance, forward planning and business development, while still getting involved with project management. His long-standing commitment and vision have played a huge part in shaping the company we are today.

Tony Cottier - Contracts Director

Tony began his journey with the family business in 1989 as an apprentice joiner, gaining valuable hands-on experience across a wide range of projects. His leadership skills saw him progress through the ranks to site management before stepping into his current role as Contracts Director. Today, Tony oversees the day-to-day planning and operations, ensuring JFW’s core values of safety, quality, and teamwork are upheld in every project we deliver.

Sophie Kenny MSc (Hons) – Estimator 

Sophie represents the third generation of her family to join the business. She began her career as a trainee estimator in 2017 and completed a Level 4 BTEC HNC in Construction in 2019. Building on this foundation, Sophie pursued a Master’s in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management, graduating with First Class Honours in 2022. Today, she is an integral member of the team, contributing her expertise and dedication to the continued success of the company.

Lynn Parry Kelly – Office Manager

Lynn joined the company in 1998 and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the office, accounts, and quality assurance. With her extensive experience and attention to detail, she ensures the smooth and efficient running of all administrative and compliance operations.

Paul Hamilton – Quantity Surveyor

Paul joined JFW Construction in 2009 and brings over 35 years of experience to the team. As a Quantity Surveyor, he plays a key role in managing project costs and budgets across a wide range of projects. Paul ensures every project runs smoothly from start to finish. His experience and dedication make him a valuable asset to the JFW team.

Olivia Kelly Gardner – Admin Assistant

Olivia joined the team in 2020 as an Admin Assistant. She supports the smooth running of daily office operations, manages documentation, and assists with internal communications across the team. Her efficiency and proactive approach help keep projects and office operations running seamlessly.

Nicola Carlson – Marketing and Training Co-Ordinator

Nicola became part of the JFW team in 2021 and took on the role of training and marketing within JFW. She ensures all team members’ tickets and certifications are kept up to date with industry-recognised schemes while also supporting the company’s marketing and communications initiatives.