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
civil engineering technician
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 42 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
technical drawings
prioritise tasks
follow health and safety procedures in construction
construction methods
engineering processes
perform field research
civil engineering
ensure compliance with safety legislation
construction industry
inspect construction supplies
use technical drawing software
keep records of work progress
engineering principles
use measurement instruments
use safety equipment in construction
estimate duration of work
prevent damage to utility infrastructure
building codes
Optional & specialised skills
industrial design
energy performance of buildings
monitor parameters' compliance in construction projects
oversee construction project
zoning codes
design principles
energy efficiency
manage budgets
design buildings
manage engineering project
advise on construction materials
design scale models
use CAD software
conduct land surveys
urban planning
maintain operational standards
cost management
CAD software
ensure compliance with construction project deadline
mechanical engineering
work ergonomically
adjust engineering designs
work in a construction team
materials science
obtain relevant licenses
electrical engineering
address problems critically
create AutoCAD drawings
manage health and safety standards
traffic engineering
approve engineering design
assess financial viability
mathematics
calculate needs for construction supplies
renewable energy technologies
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
advise on building matters
control of expenses
define technical requirements
urban planning law
project management
promote environmental awareness
Other matches: civil engineering worker · civil engineer · mining, construction and civil engineering machinery distribution manager · rental service representative in construction and civil engineering machinery · wholesale merchant in mining, construction and civil engineering machinery
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.