Development Support Executive
Mainstream Renewable Power
Company Overview
Mainstream Renewable Power
Dublin, Ireland
2008
Approximately 400 employees globally (source: mainstreamrp.com). Revenue data for 2023 is not publicly available.
What They Do
Mainstream Renewable Power is a leading global developer of renewable energy projects, focusing on onshore wind, solar PV, offshore wind, and hybrid solutions. The company has a robust development pipeline of 12.3 GW in onshore wind, 7.1 GW in solar PV, and 4.5 GW in offshore wind, including innovative floating technologies. Their commitment to sustainability extends to green hydrogen initiatives aimed at hard-to-abate sectors, showcasing their versatility in the renewable energy landscape (source: mainstreamrp.com). Mainstream operates under a Global Development Standard that ensures bankability and reliability in their utility-scale assets, which are crucial for meeting the growing energy demands of various markets.
Projects & Track Record
Mainstream has an impressive track record of completed projects across multiple continents. Notable projects include Ireland's Raragh (12 MW onshore wind), Carrickeeny (sold to IKEA), and the operational Arklow Bank offshore wind farm, which was the first of its kind in Ireland. In South Africa, they have developed significant assets such as the Jeffreys Bay wind farm and the De Aar solar project, both operational since 2017. In Chile, they have made strides with the 33 MW Negrete Cuel wind farm and the 105 MW Valle Escondido solar project, contributing to a total of 1.4 GW in operating or under construction assets (source: mainstreamrp.com). Their ongoing projects include a substantial 23.9 GW net pipeline, with significant developments in onshore wind and offshore wind across various regions.
Recent Developments
In recent years, Mainstream has achieved several significant milestones. In May 2024, they secured a feasibility licence for a 2.5 GW offshore wind project in Australia, marking a major expansion into new markets. In 2023, they completed the sale of Lekala Power, Africa's largest pureplay renewable IPP, and divested their Chilean joint venture Aela Energia while launching the 1 GW Nazca Renovables platform in Chile. The company also announced plans to create 100 new jobs at their Dublin headquarters to support global growth and local offshore developments (source: mainstreamrp.com). These developments reflect Mainstream's strategic focus on expanding their footprint in the renewable energy sector.
Working There
Mainstream offers a diverse range of roles across various departments including development, construction, operations, finance, and engineering. The company emphasizes hiring at their expanded Dublin headquarters, where they announced the creation of 100 new jobs to support their growth initiatives. Their culture is characterized by a strong sense of Irish heritage and a unified mission to lead the energy transition globally. Employees benefit from a collaborative environment that encourages continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement, although specific benefits are not detailed in available sources (source: mainstreamrp.com). The company also invests in employee development through in-person education sessions and the use of modern tools to enhance productivity.
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Job Description
Mainstream Renewable Power is looking for a Development Support Executive to support the Head of Development and Standards (ON/PV/BESS) with overall development strategy and standards, as well as supporting regional teams with development support related activities and workflow (having regard to the requirements of Mainstream’s Global Development Standards (GDS), to ensure the successful development of Mainstream’s renewable energy portfolio of projects in order to deliver sustainable growth.
What you will do
Global Development Standard (GDS)
- Support with the continual development, improvement and implementation of Mainstream’s GDS and associated templates, systems and processes to ensure that they reflect best industry practices.
- GDS Training & support
- Provide support to regional development teams in relation to the GDS and associated templates, systems and processes.
- Support with ongoing training activities to upskill regional development teams on the GDS and associated templates, systems and processes.
Development Support Systems
- Project & Portfolio Management System (PPM)
- Work with IS to support regional development teams with PPM back-office administration.
- Provide support to regional development teams in relation to PPM maintenance, administration and training.
- Project Schedules
- Support with the development, improvement and implementation of development phase project schedules having regard to industry best practice.
- Provide support to regional development teams on development phase project scheduling, including training.
Communication & Reporting
- Regular communication and support to all central and regional development teams.
- Support all central and regional development teams with report preparation.
- Support with the creation, maintenance and update of reports within the Power BI reporting platform.
Other: Other duties as required from time to time, in line with this role
- Support the regional Development Managers in the delivery of fully consented wind, solar and BESS projects in time and on budget, in line with approved business plans.
- Liaising with the relevant in-house teams: energy analysis, GIS, engineering, grid, construction, operations, finance, corporate affairs, corporate finance, management.
- Supporting with New Market Entry and Project Due Diligence related activities and workflow.
- Supporting the Head of Development and Standards with innovation in project Development.
What we require
- Educational background in Engineering, Science, Environmental Related Disciplines, or Renewables Engineering.
- 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
- Proficient in MS Project, SharePoint and Microsoft Project Web Application (PWA).
- Proficient with MS Office packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, etc.
- An efficient and organised approach to working, task prioritisation and time management.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to work in a team, coordinate and enthuse colleagues and consultants
- Strong initiative and the ability to proactively identify required tasks
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain sight of the “big picture” and overarching objectives at all times
- Advanced written English at a minimum
- International travel to Mainstream regional offices may be required from time to time
What we offer
We offer you the opportunity to work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial organisation, to be part of a diverse workplace with regards to gender, age and cultural background in the most exciting industry in the world today. You will receive a very competitive total benefits package including an excellent base salary and bonus scheme.
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August 7, 2025
Full Time
Company
January 2, 2026
On-site
- Cape Town, South Africa
3-5 years
UTC+02:00
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