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Ingénieur Climat et Ressources

Terideal • France • Added on Jul 24, 2026
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This role bridges the gap between high-level environmental strategy and on-site operational reality for large-scale landscaping and construction projects across Southern France. You will be the primary technical authority for carbon footprinting within the bidding process, ensuring that every project proposal is optimized for climate impact. Beyond the desk, you will spend time on-site, mentoring project managers and teams to turn theoretical decarbonization goals into tangible field practices.

Working for a leader in territory adaptation, you ensure that nature-based solutions are more than a marketing slogan. The impact here is measured in avoided tons of carbon and preserved biodiversity across urban and natural environments. You are not just reporting data; you are fundamentally redesigning how the construction industry interacts with the living world by implementing low-carbon materials and innovative water management techniques.

This suits someone who possesses an engineering background and a passion for environmental field work, capable of navigating both complex technical calculations and operational onsite leadership.

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What are the main missions and responsibilities of this role?

The primary mission involves decarbonizing complex construction and landscaping projects from the bidding phase through to completion on-site. You will support bid offices by calculating the carbon footprint of projects and identifying low-carbon material alternatives. Operationally, you act as a technical advisor for site managers, ensuring that environmental commitments are strictly implemented during the execution phase. This involves regular site visits to monitor progress and troubleshoot technical barriers to sustainability.

Key learning opportunities for this job

You will develop deep expertise in specialized carbon accounting for the construction and landscaping sectors, learning to use lifecycle assessment logic in a practical, commercial environment. Additionally, you will gain exposure to a wide range of nature-based solutions, including urban hydrology and agronomy, while mastering change management by training cross-functional teams on climate urgency.

How does the ideal candidate look like (experience, skills)?

The ideal profile is an engineer with a strong background in public works or landscape management. Practical experience in site management or technical studies is essential to maintain credibility with operational teams. You should demonstrate a solid understanding of climate issues and the ability to find pragmatic, innovative solutions for the 'Net Zero' transition. Strong interpersonal skills are required to influence stakeholders across different regional agencies.

Advice to stand out and make a successful application

Focus your application on your dual ability to handle technical environmental data and field-level operational constraints. Highlight any experience where you successfully persuaded a team to adopt a new material or methodology. Demonstrate your familiarity with regional climate challenges in the PACA and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes areas, as this role requires local adaptation of national CSR strategies.

What aspects of the company's sustainability is this role likely to focus on?

The role is heavily focused on scope 3 emissions reduction through the selection of sustainable materials and the optimization of resource use on-site. You will also oversee the practical application of nature-based solutions to combat urban heat islands. Water management and biodiversity preservation are also key, as the company emphasizes reconciling human infrastructure with natural ecosystems in every territory it shapes.

What are the main challenges someone in this role might face?

One of the toughest challenges will be bridging the gap between theoretical environmental goals and the practical realities of construction timelines or budgets. You must be resilient and persuasive when advocating for more sustainable methodologies. The high frequency of travel across diverse sites in Southern France and the Lyon region requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to maintain consistent standards across different local teams.

How could a typical day look like for someone in this position?

A typical day might begin with a technical review of a major tender, providing carbon calculations and proposing alternative materials to the sales team. Afternoons are often spent on-site, conducting audits or training teams on low-carbon best practices. You will also spend time collaborating with the broader CSR team to share successful innovations from the South of France that could be scaled nationally across the Group.

What are the opportunities for professional growth and development in this role?

As part of a growing CSR team in a major national company, you have a clear path to management roles within the sustainability department. Success in this role could lead to a position as a Regional CSR Manager or a specialized lead for carbon strategy across the entire Terideal Group, given the high visibility of your impact on the company's core business.

The main stakeholders you might be interacting with

You will report directly to the Group CSR Manager while working closely with bid managers, project engineers, and site supervisors. Externally, you may interact with clients, environmental consultants, and material suppliers to source the best low-carbon solutions for upcoming projects.

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