Project Associate (R&D & Sustainability Focus)

Borr Drilling; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading urban greenery specialist in Singapore seeks a Project Associate to support research and development initiatives in sustainability. This junior-level role involves managing lab resources, maintaining project documentation, and assisting with community programs. Candidates should have strong organisational skills, a keen interest in sustainability, and proficiency in relevant software.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a project/admin/lab support role.
• Fresh graduates are welcome.
• Comfortable working in lab and field environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lab operations and maintenance, monitoring equipment and materials.
• Support research and development activities like data collection and testing.
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors for project support.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Interest in sustainability

Education

Diploma or degree in relevant field (e.g. Environmental Science, Landscape Design)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Organisation Overview:

GWS Living Art is a team of urban greenery specialists based in Singapore,

we specialise in green technologies such as Green Wall and roof systems to

bring greenery into your urban spaces. We also do Rainwater harvesting,

and automated irrigation systems to allow low watering requirements

within an urban city. We truly believe that since our inception in 2017, that

it is an urgent need to have more carbon sinks around our city and our world.

Brief Description:

We are looking for a Project Associate to join our team. This is a junior-level

role suited for someone organised, hands-on, and eager to grow within the

fields of urban sustainability, R&D, and green infrastructure. You will

support ongoing research and development initiatives, maintain lab

resources, manage project documentation, and assist with programs run in

collaboration with Citysprouts, Vidacity and other partners.

Job Description:

• Assist with lab operations and maintenance, including monitoring
• equipment, managing materials, and organising workspace.
• Support research and development activities, such as data collection,
• sample testing, and trial documentation.
• Manage and file technical drawings, project documents, and invoices,
• ensuring accurate records are maintained.
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams for sourcing,
• coordination, and scheduling.
• Work closely with the Operations, Design & Development, and
• Contracts departments to support project execution.
• Provide on-site support during community programs or workshops,
• particularly those run with Citysprouts or other green outreach efforts.
• Perform general administrative and coordination duties as assigned.
• Fulfil any other ad hoc duties as required to support project success.
• Other ad hoc duties as required.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma or degree in a relevant field (e.g. Environmental Science,
• Landscape Design, Engineering, Architecture, or similar) preferred—
• but not mandatory.
• 0–2 years of experience in a project/admin/lab support role. Fresh
• graduates are welcome.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
• PowerPoint).
• Strong organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with a positive and
• proactive attitude.
• Comfortable working in both lab and field environments.
• Interest in sustainability, green innovation, and hands-on learning.
• Able to start work on short notice will be an advantage.