Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
building construction worker
ESCO occupation · 19 essential, 29 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
use safety equipment in construction
prepare surface for plastering
transport construction supplies
dig soil mechanically
work in a construction team
install construction profiles
prepare wall for wallpaper
inspect construction supplies
apply finish to concrete
pour concrete
move soil
follow health and safety procedures in construction
mix concrete
install wood elements in structures
place drywall
prepare surface for painting
check compatibility of materials
inspect masonry work
operate digging construction equipment
Optional & specialised skills
finish mortar joints
install plumbing systems
demolition techniques
communicate with construction crews
carpentry
types of plastering materials
plaster surfaces
plan construction of houses
read standard blueprints
fit doors
operate concrete pumps
install roof windows
operate masonry power saw
types of concrete forms
construction methods
screed concrete
types of concrete pumps
set window
building construction principles
cut wall chases
apply adhesive wall coating
construct wood roofs
plumbing tools
inspect construction sites
lay tiles
construction industry
building materials industry
place concrete forms
secure heavy construction equipment
Other matches: civil engineering worker · structural ironworker · carpenter · road construction worker · house builder
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.