Deputy Branch Manager

Altereo

. Lead a team of 5 . Provide management, technical, and commercial support to the teams . Develop the urban and river hydraulics practices . Contribute to team motivation and engagement . Ensure implementation of the

Posted 11/9/2026full-timePau • FranceSeniorLead💰 €50,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Hydraulic Engineering and Water Engineering, with a strong focus on project management, team leadership, and business development strategies. Proven ability to manage complex projects while ensuring financial performance and client relationship maintenance.

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Master’s Degree In Civil Engineering10 Years’ Experience In Water EngineeringStrong Knowledge Of Hydraulic EngineeringExperience In Project ManagementKnowledge Of Public Procurement

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Hard Skills

Hydraulic EngineeringProject ManagementEngineering DesignBusiness Development StrategyFinancial Performance MonitoringTender PreparationAquatic Environment ManagementNatural Hazards ManagementSpatial PlanningKnowledge Sharing

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipMotivation And EngagementClient Relationship ManagementPerformance AnalysisCorrective Action Implementation

Industry Keywords

Public ProcurementLocal AuthoritiesRiver SyndicatesEPAGEsWater Cycles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of 5
Provide management, technical, and commercial support to the teams
Develop the urban and river hydraulics practices
Contribute to team motivation and engagement
Ensure implementation of the company’s overall policy at branch level
Facilitate the implementation of HR policy
Oversee major or technically complex projects
Contribute to project delivery in support of the teams
Manage team schedules
Monitor ongoing projects from contractual and financial perspectives
Implement corrective actions
Promote knowledge sharing and lessons learned at national level
Drive production through monitoring and analysis of performance indicators
Define and implement a business development strategy
Maintain client relationships
Lead early-stage business development activities across the Group’s areas of expertise
Support the preparation of tender responses
Prepare forecast budgets
Monitor the branch’s income statement and financial performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Hydraulic Engineering (including, in particular, Polytech Tours with a specialization in IMA/IMACOF, ENGEES, ENSE3, ENSEEIHT, or a specialized Master’s degree)
At least 10 years’ experience in water engineering
Experience with team and project management responsibilities, and ideally responsibility for a profit center
Interest in aquatic environment management, natural hazards, and spatial planning
Strong knowledge of hydraulic engineering (the small and large water cycles)
Experience in engineering design and project management, a consulting engineering firm, or a local authority
Strong knowledge of public procurement
Knowledge of local authorities, river syndicates, and EPAGEs in the departments of south-western France would be an advantage
All our positions are open to people with disabilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Statutory holiday bonus
Profit-sharing scheme
Birth allowance
Enhanced health insurance
Meal vouchers
9.5 RTT days
Two four-and-a-half-day workweeks
Arts and sports subsidy
Sustainable Mobility Package
Up to 8 days of occasional remote work per month
Well-being platform
20 days of leave for caregivers
Solidarity engagement leave of 1 to 3 months
Paid leave for caring for a sick child, up to 3 days per year per employee
Seniority leave: one additional day every 4 years
Personalized support to facilitate professional mobility