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
structural ironwork supervisor
ESCO occupation · 25 essential, 31 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
interpret 2D plans
keep records of work progress
supervise staff
types of sawing blades
manage health and safety standards
plan shifts of employees
ensure compliance with construction project deadline
monitor stock level
process incoming construction supplies
recognise signs of corrosion
metal joining technologies
spot metal imperfections
interpret 3D plans
rivet types
inspect construction supplies
evaluate employees work
metal thermal conductivity
use safety equipment in construction
follow health and safety procedures in construction
types of metal
liaise with managers
ensure equipment availability
guide cranes
work in a construction team
guide operation of heavy construction equipment
Optional & specialised skills
manipulate glass
tie reinforcing steel
operate manual planer
operate oxy-fuel cutting torch
set up reinforcing steel
work ergonomically
apply soldering techniques
train employees
operate handheld riveting equipment
apply spot welding techniques
order construction supplies
follow safety procedures when working at heights
provide first aid
provide technical expertise
advise on construction materials
answer requests for quotation
recruit employees
program a CNC controller
rig loads
apply arc welding techniques
negotiate supplier arrangements
apply brazing techniques
riveting machine types
construction product regulation
cost management
prepare pieces for joining
tend metal sawing machine
estimate restoration costs
calculate needs for construction supplies
apply thermite welding techniques
tend metal planer
Other matches: structural ironworker · construction scaffolding supervisor · plastering supervisor · carpenter supervisor · paperhanger supervisor
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.