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
operations manager
ESCO occupation · 13 essential, 167 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
establish daily priorities
manage budgets
supervise daily information operations
follow company standards
manage staff
ensure equipment availability
plan health and safety procedures
liaise with managers
ensure equipment maintenance
manage logistics
strive for company growth
manage supplies
corporate social responsibility
Optional & specialised skills
multimodal transport logistics
create project specifications
build business relationships
accounting
perform project management
manage several projects
establish site security routines
quality standards
impart business plans to collaborators
manage project metrics
write security reports
apply conflict management
set quality assurance objectives
advise on strengthening security
plan buildings maintenance work
internal risk management policy
manage security equipment
analyse financial performance of a company
advise on efficiency improvements
communicate problems to senior colleagues
electrical power safety regulations
respond to burglar alarm systems
contract law
meet deadlines
develop energy policy
make investment decisions
develop staff
promote environmental awareness
carry out energy management of facilities
lead disaster recovery exercises
manufacturing processes
security regulations
analyse internal factors of companies
train employees
write work-related reports
negotiate with stakeholders
maintain relationship with customers
inspect building systems
align efforts towards business development
write scientific papers
manage facilities services
protect important clients
maintain facility security systems
insourcing strategy
maintain customer service
building automation
manage standard enterprise resource planning system
consultation methods
fire safety regulations
organisational resilience
information confidentiality
promote facilities management services
manage emergency evacuation plans
analyse external factors of companies
support managers
implement corporate governance
gas consumption
communicate test results to other departments
cyber security
identify legal requirements
record test data
use measurement instruments
gas market
control of expenses
supply chain management
legal use-of-force
maintain relationship with suppliers
inspect government policy compliance
develop revenue generation strategies
budget for financial needs
supervise work
develop energy saving concepts
outsourcing strategy
assess supplier risks
promote sustainable energy
industrial heating systems
handle customer complaints
compose energy performance contracts
assess financial viability
negotiate terms with suppliers
maintain relationships with stakeholders
inspect contracts for related grounds maintenance work
energy market
manage disaster recovery plans
manage major incidents
quality assurance methodologies
manage outsourced security
cleaning industry health and safety measures
inspect material
apply procurement
facilities management in the organisation
electricity consumption
oversee planning of security systems
analyse energy consumption
identify energy needs
develop business case
apply change management
write research proposals
adhere to organisational guidelines
manage project information
define security policies
inspect industrial equipment
energy performance of buildings
check quality of products on the production line
calculate utility payments
integrate headquarter's guidelines into local operations
create solutions to problems
analyse energy market trends
shape organisational teams based on competencies
negotiate improvement with suppliers
identify faults in utility meters
collaborate on international energy projects
perform internal investigations
liaise with government officials
utilise economies of scale in projects
employment law
provide technical documentation
monitor utility equipment
inspect quality of products
perform pre-assembly quality checks
make strategic business decisions
perform quality audits
define manufacturing quality criteria
liaise with security authorities
zero-energy building design
ensure inspections of facilities
project management
estimate profitability
investigate security issues
conduct energy audit
lead inspections
estimate duration of work
advise on utility consumption
security threats
promote innovative infrastructure design
database quality standards
read standard blueprints
perform resource planning
advise on heating systems energy efficiency
recruit employees
analyse test data
manage maintenance operations
undertake employee screening
maintain incident reporting records
evaluate project plans
develop manufacturing policies
perform risk analysis
handle surveillance equipment
promote sustainable management
oversee the facilities services budget
provide cost benefit analysis reports
create a financial report
manage space utilisation
advise on potential safety hazards concerning heating systems
control financial resources
interpret financial statements
energy efficiency
comply with food safety and hygiene
ensure compliance with noise standards
manage the security team
crowdsourcing strategy
audit techniques
renewable energy technologies
manage profitability
oversee quality control
plan facilities management policies
create manufacturing guidelines
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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.