Hey everyone!
Just wanted to introduce myself ahead of a big move. I’m relocating to Okinawa before the end of 2026 and figured this was a good place to start getting to know the community.
A bit about me: I’m from Ireland, currently living in Manchester, UK. I’m a Mechanical Engineer with about 4 years in the building services (MEP) world — HVAC, public health systems, AutoCAD draughting, that kind of thing.
I’ll be moving on a Spouse of Japanese National visa, so no work restrictions on my end.
Primarily I’m on the lookout for roles in Mechanical/Building Services engineering, or remote/local contract work in MEP design and AutoCAD draughting, happy to share a portfolio if anyone’s curious or knows someone hiring.
That said, I’m pretty open-minded about opportunities in general while I find my feet, so if you know of anything worth considering, feel free to drop a comment or DM me.
Also planning to arrive with an International Driving Licence and convert my UK licence once I’m officially a resident.
Looking forward to the move and would love to hear from anyone based there. Tips, advice, connections, all welcome. Cheers!
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