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
property developer
ESCO occupation · 20 essential, 21 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
keep records of work progress
investment analysis
ensure compliance with legal requirements
contract law
coordinate marketing plan actions
compare property values
audit contractors
market research
monitor contractor performance
estimate profitability
provide cost benefit analysis reports
follow health and safety procedures in construction
maintain financial records
negotiate land acquisition
manage contracts
execute feasibility study
assess financial viability
create a financial plan
budgetary principles
real estate market
Optional & specialised skills
business management principles
building codes
liaise with financiers
attend trade fairs
negotiate land access
monitor parameters' compliance in construction projects
provide information on properties
building systems monitoring technology
develop energy saving concepts
liaise with shareholders
liaise with quality assurance
value properties
manage maintenance operations
energy performance of buildings
architecture regulations
leasing process
accounting techniques
use safety equipment in construction
recruit employees
manage staff
oversee planning of security systems
Other matches: real estate manager · user interface developer · ICT system developer · software developer · digital games developer
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.