Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
road construction supervisor
ESCO occupation · 25 essential, 32 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
ensure equipment availability
react to events in time-critical environments
inspect construction supplies
liaise with managers
guide operation of heavy construction equipment
ensure compliance with construction project deadline
evaluate employees work
conduct quality control analysis
types of asphalt coverings
manage health and safety standards
mechanical tools
plan shifts of employees
use safety equipment in construction
road traffic laws
follow health and safety procedures in construction
inspect construction sites
monitor stock level
plan resource allocation
mechanical systems
process incoming construction supplies
secure working area
work in a construction team
supervise staff
keep records of work progress
coordinate construction activities
Optional & specialised skills
inspect road signs
provide technical expertise
inspect asphalt
construction product regulation
asphalt mixes
train employees
remove road surface
work safely with hot materials
calculate needs for construction supplies
advise on construction materials
clear accident site
maintain equipment
lay concrete slabs
cost management
types of membranes
machinery load capacity
use measurement instruments
lay base courses
prepare subgrade for road pavement
liaise with financiers
place temporary road signage
liaise with local authorities
perform traffic sign maintenance
work ergonomically
recruit employees
pave asphalt layers
inspect drainage channels
negotiate supplier arrangements
apply proofing membranes
order construction supplies
transport construction supplies
provide first aid
Other matches: underwater construction supervisor · road operations manager · rail construction supervisor · asphalt laboratory technician · road construction worker
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.