Ivy Resource Group are recruiting for an experienced and motivated Business Development Manager to drive strategic growth across the healthcare and education sectors in the South West.
Our client is a Tier 1 contractor seeking a commercially focused professional to join their team on a permanent basis. This role is based in Exeter, with hybrid working available.

Our client is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. They deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and the environment.

This is a key role responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities across the healthcare and education markets in the region. You will work closely with pre-construction, estimating, and senior leadership teams to build relationships with key clients, consultants, and decision-makers.

The Business Development Manager will play a central role in positioning the company for future opportunities, building market intelligence, and supporting the tendering of targeted projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with sector knowledge and a network in healthcare and education construction to make a strategic impact with a well-established contractor.

• Identify, target and develop new business opportunities in the healthcare and education sectors

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, consultants, and public sector bodies

• Support the production of winning prequalification and tender submissions

• Collaborate with estimating, design, and operations teams to develop client-focused proposals

• Attend and represent the company at networking events, industry forums, and client meetings

• Research market activity and competitors to inform business development strategy

• Contribute to bid strategy, pipeline forecasting, and business planning

• Monitor and report on sector trends, funding programmes and procurement frameworks

• Support strategic frameworks and key account management initiatives

• Promote the company's values and capabilities within the regional construction community

• Proven experience in a Business Development or client-facing role within construction

• Strong understanding of healthcare and education sector clients, procurement, and funding structures

• Ability to build long-term relationships and influence key stakeholders

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Commercially astute with the ability to support bids and proposals

• Self-motivated, results-driven, and collaborative approach

• Experience working for a main contractor or consultancy delivering public sector projects

• Knowledge of regional frameworks and procurement bodies desirable

• Competent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); CRM system experience beneficial

• Up to £75,000 (depending on experience)

• Car allowance

• 26 days annual leave (with the option to buy/sell up to 3 days)

• 3 additional long service days (after 3, 7, and 10 years)

• Private medical insurance (option to extend to family)

• Life Assurance

• Defined contribution pension (matched up to 8%)

• Professional membership fees covered

• Enhanced maternity, paternity & parental leave

• 2 volunteering days per year

• Hybrid and flexible working options

• Access to "Perks at Work" - discounts on retail, travel, tech & more

• Flexible Benefits Scheme including:
   - Critical Illness Insurance (including partner cover)
   - Dental Insurance
   - Travel Insurance
   - Cycle to Work Scheme
   - Activity passes & retail vouchers

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