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
urban planner
ESCO occupation · 14 essential, 28 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
execute feasibility study
use geographic information systems
demography
architecture regulations
building codes
study human population
meet building regulations
advise on use of land
build business relationships
environmental policy
urban planning
green space strategies
liaise with local authorities
zoning codes
Optional & specialised skills
scientific research methodology
communicate with local residents
scientific modelling
project management
write scientific papers
advise on building matters
CAD software
use CAD software
advise architects
advise on architectural matters
construction methods
cartography
architectural conservation
public housing legislation
topography
design spatial layout of outdoor areas
plan public housing
historic architecture
develop concepts for city marketing
conduct public surveys
promote innovative infrastructure design
landscape architecture
provide technical expertise
advise on legislative acts
promote sustainability
advise on pollution prevention
conduct land surveys
study traffic flow
Other matches: land planner · architect · purchase planner · interior planner · ship planner
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.