Chief Structural Engineer in Birmingham

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life. Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Are you ready to shape the future of structural engineering on a global scale? We're seeking a Chief Structural Engineer with deep expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and proven technical leadership to join our Global Engineering team. In this role, you will set the strategic direction for structural engineering across our mining and mineral processing equipment portfolio, with a strong focus on Bulk Material Handling (BMH) heavy structural equipment — particularly Car Dumpers.

As the highest technical authority in structural engineering within the GBP business, you will combine strategic vision with hands‑on expertise, ensuring our solutions deliver uncompromising quality, safety, reliability, and performance worldwide. You will be the go‑to expert for the structural integrity of some of the largest and most complex machines Metso designs and delivers to the global mining and ports industry.

As part of Metso's Global Engineering structure, you will provide senior structural engineering expertise to support both Product Engineering (standard product development, design manuals, and continuous improvement) and Project Engineering (customer‑specific projects, tenders, and execution), ensuring technical consistency and excellence across the full equipment lifecycle.

What You'll Do

• Set the Technical Strategy: Define the global vision, standards, and best practices for structural engineering and FEA across GBP product lines, with strong focus on BMH heavy equipment.
• Lead Structural Analysis of BMH Flagship Equipment: Own the most complex FEA modeling and structural sign‑off for Car Dumpers (Rotary, Side‑Discharge, Tandem) and Stockyard Machines (Stackers, Reclaimers, Bucket Wheel Reclaimers, Shiploaders, Train Loading Systems), addressing fatigue, dynamic, seismic, and wind loading challenges typical of large welded structures.
• Support Product & Project Engineering: Provide expert structural analysis and technical guidance to Product Engineering teams (standardization, R&D, upgrades, retrofits) and Project Engineering teams (customer projects, tender support, engineering execution, and field services), ensuring alignment between standard products and project‑specific customizations.
• Establish Standards & Governance: Maintain and evolve engineering guidelines and calculation methodologies aligned with FEM 2.131/2.132, ISO 5049, AS 4324, DIN 22261, AISC, and Eurocode, as well as customer specifications from top‑tier mining and port clients.
• Drive Innovation & R&D: Lead structural innovation initiatives, advanced simulation methods (FEA, DEM coupling, fatigue prediction, digital twins), and IP development for next‑generation BMH equipment.
• Cross‑Functional & Customer Leadership: Partner with Product Management, Manufacturing, and Field Services; represent Metso as the senior technical authority before customers, EPCMs, and third‑party FEA reviewers.
• Mentor & Build the Technical Community: Develop and grow the global structural engineering community, mentoring engineers and designers across regions and promoting best practices.
• Resolve Critical Issues: Lead root cause analyses for non‑conformances, manufacturing deviations, and field failures, ensuring long‑term structural integrity of installed equipment.

Who You Are

• Degree in Mechanical, Civil or Structural Engineering.
• A Master's degree or PhD in Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Expert-level proficiency in FEA tools (Ansys Mechanical / Workbench / APDL) and structural design software (STAAD, or equivalent).
• Strong working knowledge of 3D/2D design platforms (Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and advanced engineering calculation tools.
• Deep knowledge of BMH‑specific design codes and standards, including FEM 2.131/2.132, ISO 5049, AS 4324, DIN 22261, AISC, Eurocode 3, AWS D1.1, and customer‑specific technical specifications.
• Solid experience with fatigue analysis (per BS 7608, Eurocode 3 Part 1‑9, or equivalent), dynamic analysis, modal analysis, seismic and wind load analysis applied to large heavy structures.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in structural design and analysis of heavy industrial equipment, with substantial hands‑on experience in Bulk Material Handling equipment — particularly Car Dumpers.
• Demonstrated track record leading global engineering teams, defining technical standards, and delivering complex BMH projects from concept to commissioning for top‑tier mining and port customers.
• Experience interacting with third‑party FEA reviewers and independent verification engineers during major capital projects is highly valued.
• Exceptional analytical capability for structural, load‑bearing, fatigue, dynamic, and stability calculations of large heavy structures.
• In‑depth practical knowledge of welding (heavy plate and structural), casting, NDT methods, bolting techniques, and fabrication of large welded structures typical of BMH equipment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, transportation, site assembly, and erection challenges of oversized structural components.
• Fluent in interpreting and producing engineering drawings in both Metric and Imperial systems.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work autonomously, and make sound technical decisions under pressure.
• Outstanding leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to align stakeholders across cultures, geographies, and functions.
• Strong executive communication skills — comfortable presenting technical strategies, FEA results, and engineering recommendations to senior leadership, customers, and external reviewers.

What's in It for You?

• An inspiring purpose – Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Wellbeing and safety – Occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well‑being services, and engagement surveys.
• Compensation and rewards – Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets, commensurate with the seniority and impact of this role.
• Hybrid working possibilities – While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• A thriving culture – We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• Extensive learning opportunities – Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support – Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

We understand that some highly capable candidates might hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet every listed qualification. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. You may be the right candidate for the role.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices. Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end‑to‑end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.