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
operations manager
ESCO occupation · 13 essential, 167 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
ensure equipment availability
strive for company growth
liaise with managers
supervise daily information operations
follow company standards
manage supplies
manage logistics
ensure equipment maintenance
manage staff
corporate social responsibility
plan health and safety procedures
manage budgets
establish daily priorities
Optional & specialised skills
write work-related reports
write research proposals
respond to burglar alarm systems
conduct energy audit
estimate duration of work
ensure inspections of facilities
apply procurement
audit techniques
analyse internal factors of companies
interpret financial statements
write security reports
analyse energy market trends
liaise with security authorities
perform internal investigations
consultation methods
organisational resilience
oversee quality control
employment law
manage emergency evacuation plans
internal risk management policy
promote innovative infrastructure design
comply with food safety and hygiene
advise on strengthening security
manage project metrics
manage space utilisation
carry out energy management of facilities
provide cost benefit analysis reports
advise on heating systems energy efficiency
oversee the facilities services budget
support managers
analyse financial performance of a company
identify energy needs
promote sustainable energy
maintain incident reporting records
apply change management
identify legal requirements
compose energy performance contracts
plan facilities management policies
provide technical documentation
impart business plans to collaborators
apply conflict management
develop staff
electrical power safety regulations
renewable energy technologies
electricity consumption
energy market
perform project management
cleaning industry health and safety measures
crowdsourcing strategy
outsourcing strategy
make investment decisions
maintain facility security systems
integrate headquarter's guidelines into local operations
perform quality audits
define security policies
check quality of products on the production line
control of expenses
energy performance of buildings
handle surveillance equipment
identify faults in utility meters
facilities management in the organisation
inspect material
lead inspections
project management
create project specifications
manage security equipment
analyse energy consumption
maintain relationship with customers
create a financial report
zero-energy building design
inspect quality of products
cyber security
multimodal transport logistics
manage facilities services
analyse external factors of companies
energy efficiency
adhere to organisational guidelines
manage disaster recovery plans
negotiate with stakeholders
negotiate terms with suppliers
lead disaster recovery exercises
recruit employees
building automation
develop business case
promote sustainable management
oversee planning of security systems
liaise with government officials
security threats
budget for financial needs
maintain relationships with stakeholders
advise on utility consumption
industrial heating systems
handle customer complaints
utilise economies of scale in projects
shape organisational teams based on competencies
maintain relationship with suppliers
security regulations
inspect government policy compliance
monitor utility equipment
use measurement instruments
quality standards
maintain customer service
manage the security team
insourcing strategy
develop energy saving concepts
collaborate on international energy projects
accounting
evaluate project plans
assess financial viability
develop revenue generation strategies
record test data
define manufacturing quality criteria
establish site security routines
manage maintenance operations
contract law
develop energy policy
write scientific papers
inspect contracts for related grounds maintenance work
manage project information
set quality assurance objectives
ensure compliance with noise standards
manage outsourced security
inspect building systems
undertake employee screening
create manufacturing guidelines
legal use-of-force
calculate utility payments
manage major incidents
train employees
advise on efficiency improvements
perform pre-assembly quality checks
manage several projects
read standard blueprints
perform risk analysis
assess supplier risks
supervise work
gas market
protect important clients
communicate problems to senior colleagues
align efforts towards business development
quality assurance methodologies
fire safety regulations
estimate profitability
information confidentiality
database quality standards
make strategic business decisions
plan buildings maintenance work
communicate test results to other departments
manufacturing processes
inspect industrial equipment
manage standard enterprise resource planning system
create solutions to problems
build business relationships
control financial resources
promote environmental awareness
advise on potential safety hazards concerning heating systems
manage profitability
investigate security issues
negotiate improvement with suppliers
perform resource planning
analyse test data
meet deadlines
develop manufacturing policies
implement corporate governance
supply chain management
gas consumption
promote facilities management services
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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.