A world free of fossil fuels. That is our vision. It is what drives us every day on our mission to make renewable energy, well... Mainstream.
This is your opportunity to make a real difference in averting the climate crisis, in an organisation that is at the forefront of the global energy transition.
We are looking for people who can power our progress to a new level. Take a look at what makes our team around the world so extraordinary, and see why you should make that first move to be a part of what we are creating.
Diversity & Inclusion
- Equal opportunity targets. 62% of female promotions in 2021 were to department management
- GWEC Women in Wind and Mainstream Women in Renewables programmes
- You can be you, whatever your gender, colour or sexual orientation
Hybrid Work
Arrangement
- Blended work-from-home and office
- Generous annual leave, plus a community or charity work day
- Paid maternity, paternity, adoptive and bereavement leave
Career
Development
- Excellent training (an average 54 hours a year)
- Secondment and relocation opportunities
- Career progression (16.4% of our team was promoted in 2021)
A Great Place To Work
- Certified by the Great Place to Work Ireland for third successive year
- Annual survey responses acted on for better employee experience
- High levels of engagement in mission and trust in management
Care for Health & Wellbeing
- Income protection insurance
- Life cover
Shared Financial Success
- A competitive, cost-of-living linked salary
- Annual bonus
- Free share options or equivalent
In Columbia we have the goal of reducing emissions by 51% by 2030. Which is a challenge and at the same time an opportunity to consolidate clean energy and implement better energy such as Green, Hydrogen and offshore energy.
This represents the design of a green and competitive economy where renewable energy will be the protagonist in Columbia. By being part of mainstream I have the opportunity to contribute to these changes and implementing innovative solutions that will last over time.
For that reason – I believe if you can dream it, you can do it.
"I joined Mainstream in Cape Town fresh out of University as a Development Intern in 2014 and became a permanent member of the team one year later. In 2016, I joined Mainstream’s Africa New Markets team where I gained commercial experience and had the opportunity to travel to African countries including, Namibia, Malawi, Morocco, Ghana, Tunisia and Zambia.
Towards the end of 2017, I was seconded to the Asia Pacific team as a Development Project Manager for the Philippines and travelled to the Philippines on a regular basis.
After my secondment, I returned to the South African Development team for a short period before being promoted to Market Analysis Manager in our Dublin office. I will now permanently pack my bags to join our dynamic team and make Dublin by new home!"
"I initially started working as Development Executive in the New Markets Team in 2008 with a focus on South Africa. I moved to South Africa in 2009 to set up an office in Cape Town with our local partner and progress our project pipeline.
In 2010, I became Development Project Manager for the 138 MW Jeffreys Bay wind farm which became Mainstream’s flagship project in South Africa. The project is located in the Eastern Cape next to one of the most famous surf spots on the planet which, being a surfer, was a dream come true. My job was to get the project ‘fully consented’ which involved liaising with multiple stakeholders including engineers, consultants, the 8 project landowners and the local community representatives. After reaching project consent, I moved to the construction team and appointed Jeffreys Bay Construction Project Manager – it was a great opportunity for me to be able to see ‘my’ project right through all the stages of development and into commercial operation – a great responsibility for me at the time – I was aged 31. At the time of completion, the Jeffreys Bay project was the largest commercial wind farm on the African continent and was delivered on time, on budget and with no lost time health and safety incidents.
In December 2016, I moved back home to Dublin to work in the Procurement Team. This has given me another opportunity to learn another area of the business which is responsible for purchasing the wind turbines, solar panels, project transformers and securing the civil works contracts for Mainstream’s projects around the globe – so yet another perspective in the business of developing renewable energy projects.”
"I joined Mainstream in March 2014 on a temporary contract assisting the Construction team with document management and administration. The start of construction on the Round 3 projects meant that a permanent opportunity became available and I joined the team as Assistant Project Manager for all three projects in April 2015. This meant that on the Noupoort wind farm, the Mainstream Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, HSE Advisor and Economic Development Manager for the project were all women.
With Noupoort, Loeriesfontein and Khobab completed safely, on time and within budget, I then assisted with the pre-construction work for both Round 4 projects and was Assistant Project Manager for Perdekraal East wind farm when it entered construction"
Join us on our world-saving mission. See what opportunities we have to be at the forefront of the global transition to renewable energy.
Progress your career in a workplace that develops leaders
We pride ourselves as being a company where we are developing our next leaders alongside a new, renewable energy powered future.
Our bespoke You First programme allows you to plan your training and career progression.
And our active commitment to breaking bias – creating a truly diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the world we live in – means there is equal opportunity to seize any of our many new opportunities for promotion and relocation.
See how our culture has been creating very positive first impressions in this short video…
Committed to having more women in senior management
45% of senior management will be women by 2025.
Committed to achieving 50:50 gender balance
50% of all new recruits will be women by 2025.
Committed to more balanced departments
More women will be working in traditionally male-dominated fields such as engineering, energy analysis, IS, construction and operations.
Wherever we are in the world, we all share a common set of values that have shaped our success.
A Mainstreamer sees new opportunities through innovation, and adds agility through entrepreneurialism. We work together to improve the sustainability of all that we do. We place respect at the heart of all our relationships, integrity as a principle of our business activities, and safety above everything.
These values are not just logos on a wall. We champion them, we celebrate them, we live them. Hear why they are so important to our colleagues...
Join us on our world-saving mission. See what opportunities we have to be at the forefront of the global transition to renewable energy.
Join us on our world-saving mission. See what opportunities we have to be at the forefront of the global transition to renewable energy.
Say "When I look at what we accomplish, I feel a sense of pride."
- 91% also agree "Taking everything into account, I would say this is a great place to work."
Say "My work has special meaning: this is not "just a job"."
- 92% also agree "People here are given a lot of responsibility."
Say "I can be myself around here."
- 88% also agree "I am developing professionally working here."
Our paid internship programme offers an opportunity to develop your skills with exceptional real-world experience... and to make a lasting impression. It could your first foot on a very promising career ladder. Email our HR team to find out more.
