Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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concrete finisher supervisor
ESCO occupation · 25 essential, 30 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
monitor stock level
order construction supplies
inspect construction supplies
keep records of work progress
check compatibility of materials
supervise staff
liaise with managers
interpret 3D plans
follow health and safety procedures in construction
plan shifts of employees
prevent damage to utility infrastructure
inspect supplied concrete
ensure equipment availability
manage health and safety standards
work in a construction team
use safety equipment in construction
evaluate employees work
plan surface slope
process incoming construction supplies
interpret 2D plans
monitor concrete curing process
use measurement instruments
inspect concrete structures
advise on construction materials
ensure compliance with construction project deadline
Optional & specialised skills
answer requests for quotation
apply finish to concrete
energy efficiency
operate concrete mixer truck
train employees
apply proofing membranes
apply wood finishes
building codes
manage contracts
follow safety procedures when working at heights
place concrete forms
screed concrete
pour concrete
provide first aid
calculate needs for construction supplies
work ergonomically
mix concrete
construction product regulation
remove concrete forms
plan scaffolding
recruit employees
guide concrete hose
drive mobile heavy construction equipment
use sander
provide technical expertise
energy performance of buildings
cost management
crane load charts
negotiate supplier arrangements
types of concrete forms
Other matches: concrete finisher · finishing textile technician · terrazzo setter supervisor · block machine operator · leather finishing operations manager
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.