Careers

At Leilac we’re passionate about enabling the transition to a carbon neutral world by providing the most compelling decarbonisation solution for global cement and lime.

Our purpose-driven team members are unwavering in their commitment to solve this urgent global challenge for industry, global society and our planet.

Working at Leilac

Simon Thomsen Engineer from Leilac

On a daily basis, we’re working on the frontline to preserve our planet and our way of life.

We know the actions we take today will determine whether we avoid the worst effects of climate change, and which companies will survive and thrive in a carbon constrained world.

We’re scientists, engineers, project managers and innovators. We’re team players and collaborators. And we’re each applying our unique skills and Leilac’s breakthrough technology to create sustainable industries and a sustainable planet.

Employees at Leilac's plant

A career with Leilac provides the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally as part of a down-to-earth, caring, honest and ingenious team that shares your passion and values.

Meet some of the team

Introducing Youssef Aaraj

Process Engineer

Introducing Aofie Budge

Graduate Process Engineer

Introducing Tom Hills

Technical Lead, Process Development
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Values

Leilac’s vision is the rapid creation of sustainable cement and lime for industry, global society and our planet.

Our values provide the foundation of our culture. They guide our thinking and behaviours, propelling us towards our vision.

Sense of urgency

Means we embrace the rate of change necessary to align with climate targets. We are committed to making a sustainable future a reality.

Positive impact

Is what drives us in our work, every day. We are driven to use our unique skills to prevent future harm to our planet.

Innovation

Reflects our ability to think outside the box, to challenge each other and adapt quickly to new opportunities.

Resolute

Means we are a purpose-driven company and determined to make a positive difference for the long-term.

Inclusive

Fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is not just a moral imperative, it is foundational to driving innovation and business success. Diversity is a key focus for Leilac.

Teamwork

At the core of our spirit is teamwork. We are a down-to-earth, caring, honest, ingenious and dedicated team of people working together to solve global challenges.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Development Goals
SDG9
SDG13
SDG17

The Sustainable Development Goals (Global Goals) are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.

Leilac’s innovation, development and partnership initiatives are aligned with the Global Goals, helping to accelerate our work in delivering the transition to a carbon neutral world.

Current job opportunities

Technoeconomic Analyst

Are you a skilled Technoeconomic Analyst with a passion for sustainable solutions? We are seeking a Technoeconomic Analyst with a degree in Engineering or a Technical discipline and 2+ years’ experience developing complex technoeconomic models to expand, maintain and operate their technoeconomic platform.

The role involves working closely with the R&D and engineering teams to provide a range of technoeconomic models suitable for early-stage feasibility studies up to later-stage innovation and commercial projects. Would you like to work on innovative products that make a difference in the world and experience personal and professional growth?

Full Time UK, France, Ireland
R&D Engineer

Leilac is looking for a passionate and skilled R&D Engineer to join their Technology Development team. As an R&D Engineer, you will support and run technology development projects to enable the transition to a carbon-neutral world by providing a compelling decarbonisation solution for global cement and lime. You will be responsible for organizing and planning activities within small R&D projects and collaborating with technical team members to progress towards the project objectives.

To excel in this role, you should have 5+ years of experience in a project engineering role, particularly within an innovative industrial field. You should also have a mindset of leadership and ownership of activities, with a strong ability to take initiative and make decisions as necessary.

Full Time UK, France, Ireland
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

For Leilac’s US team, we are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to perform detailed mechanical design of bespoke mechanical equipment for environments with elevated temperature. This person will support the engineering, design and development of the Calix calciner technology within the cement, lime and other industrial processing industries, forming a part of a collaborative team. Reporting to the Engineering Team Lead, the role can be based anywhere in the US.

In this role, it is key to have a thorough understanding of thermomechanical stress, thermal expansion, cyclical thermal loading, and an ability to calculate thermodynamics. You are experienced in detailed mechanical design, including specification of equipment requirements, equipment design and fabrication methods. After 5+ years of experience in detailed mechanical design, you are ready to join a purpose-driven business and be a part of the journey as Leilac establishes in the US.

Pilot Plant Engineer

To support the Pilot Plant Manager at our plant in Lixhe, Belgium, we are recruiting a Pilot Plant Engineer. This person will support safe operation and execution of any upgrade and optimisation projects, managing routine and as required maintenance and repairs including all required contractors and suppliers.

For this role, we are looking for someone with a mechanical engineering background and experience working on site with industrial engineering, operations or maintenance. This is a chance to join a purpose-driven business and be a part of its development and success.

Full Time Belgium
Pilot Plant Manager

Leilac is looking for a Pilot Plant Manager for its unique decarbonisation technology pilot plant located in Lixhe, Belgium. A fluent French speaker, the Pilot Plant Manager will be responsible for the operations and maintenance of the pilot plant and lead the operations. This role will also be responsible for ensuring safe execution of upgrade and optimisation projects, managing routine and as required maintenance and repairs including all required contractors and suppliers.

The right candidate will have on-site experience from cement or mineral processing plants, excellent project management skills, and a chemical or process engineering degree. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is interested in R&D and wants to be the part of a solution for a more sustainable cement production.

Full Time Belgium
Mechanical Project Engineer

Are you a Mechanical Engineer with experience from heavy industry and high temperature environments? Join Leilac as our newest Project Engineer! In this role, you will be responsible for the execution of mechanical design and specification work. You will undertake thorough design reviews to ensure all areas of design are optimised with a practical, low-cost approach, and overseeing design interfaces.

This is an opportunity to work together with passionate and committed people, driven by their purpose of solving global sustainability challenges. The right candidate will likely have a degree in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in plant design, procurement, construction, and commissioning. This role is primarily home-based with about 25% traveling and can be based anywhere in the UK or France.

Full Time UK, France
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