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
bricklayer
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 30 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
use safety equipment in construction
finish mortar joints
follow safety procedures when working at heights
mix construction grouts
snap chalk line
lay bricks
interpret 3D plans
sort waste
check straightness of brick
work ergonomically
secure working area
transport construction supplies
split bricks
inspect construction supplies
interpret 2D plans
follow health and safety procedures in construction
install construction profiles
use measurement instruments
Optional & specialised skills
maintain equipment
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
install insulation material
calculate needs for construction supplies
place concrete forms
work in a construction team
apply proofing membranes
operate surveying instruments
keep personal administration
build scaffolding
use squaring pole
remove concrete forms
apply finish to concrete
order construction supplies
pour concrete
process incoming construction supplies
apply restoration techniques
building codes
mix concrete
inspect supplied concrete
install falsework
screed concrete
estimate restoration costs
maintain work area cleanliness
document survey operations
reinforce concrete
operate masonry power saw
monitor stock level
keep records of work progress
rig loads
Other matches: bricklaying 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.