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
quantity surveyor
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 21 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
identify customer objectives
finish project within budget
prepare construction documents
cost management
urban planning law
building codes
advise on construction materials
manage budgets
communicate with construction crews
order construction supplies
manage contracts
perform cost accounting activities
keep records of work progress
control of expenses
construction industry
building construction principles
calculate needs for construction supplies
oversee construction project
Optional & specialised skills
advise on risk management
project management
monitor parameters' compliance in construction projects
estimate profitability
provide cost benefit analysis reports
real estate market
quality standards
ensure compliance with construction project deadline
civil engineering
follow the statutory obligations
liaise with financiers
monitor contractor performance
coordinate construction activities
contract law
assess construction compliance
audit contractors
communicate with customers
advise architects
civil law
monitor construction site
carry out tendering
Other matches: cost analyst · construction manager · mine surveyor · marine surveyor · land surveyor
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.