Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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concrete finisher supervisor
ESCO occupation · 25 essential, 30 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
check compatibility of materials
monitor stock level
use measurement instruments
interpret 3D plans
supervise staff
advise on construction materials
plan surface slope
manage health and safety standards
follow health and safety procedures in construction
inspect concrete structures
inspect construction supplies
ensure compliance with construction project deadline
evaluate employees work
prevent damage to utility infrastructure
plan shifts of employees
work in a construction team
order construction supplies
inspect supplied concrete
monitor concrete curing process
liaise with managers
interpret 2D plans
keep records of work progress
use safety equipment in construction
process incoming construction supplies
ensure equipment availability
Optional & specialised skills
answer requests for quotation
plan scaffolding
construction product regulation
train employees
guide concrete hose
operate concrete mixer truck
remove concrete forms
manage contracts
energy performance of buildings
drive mobile heavy construction equipment
work ergonomically
pour concrete
provide first aid
place concrete forms
apply proofing membranes
use sander
apply wood finishes
recruit employees
types of concrete forms
provide technical expertise
crane load charts
negotiate supplier arrangements
building codes
screed concrete
mix concrete
follow safety procedures when working at heights
energy efficiency
apply finish to concrete
calculate needs for construction supplies
cost management
Other matches: concrete finisher · finishing textile technician · terrazzo setter supervisor · block machine operator · leather finishing operations manager
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.