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
civil engineering technician
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 42 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
construction industry
use measurement instruments
estimate duration of work
civil engineering
building codes
follow health and safety procedures in construction
keep records of work progress
prioritise tasks
use safety equipment in construction
use technical drawing software
perform field research
ensure compliance with safety legislation
engineering principles
construction methods
inspect construction supplies
prevent damage to utility infrastructure
technical drawings
engineering processes
Optional & specialised skills
ensure compliance with construction project deadline
cost management
manage engineering project
promote environmental awareness
create AutoCAD drawings
work ergonomically
calculate needs for construction supplies
CAD software
define technical requirements
mechanical engineering
project management
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
advise on building matters
urban planning
advise on construction materials
manage health and safety standards
mathematics
approve engineering design
energy performance of buildings
address problems critically
design scale models
monitor parameters' compliance in construction projects
adjust engineering designs
renewable energy technologies
oversee construction project
traffic engineering
manage budgets
zoning codes
control of expenses
industrial design
design principles
obtain relevant licenses
conduct land surveys
maintain operational standards
work in a construction team
use CAD software
electrical engineering
urban planning law
energy efficiency
materials science
assess financial viability
design buildings
Other matches: civil engineering worker · civil engineer · mining, construction and civil engineering machinery distribution manager · rental service representative in construction and civil engineering machinery · wholesale merchant in mining, construction and civil engineering machinery
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.