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
urban planner
ESCO occupation · 14 essential, 28 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
demography
architecture regulations
study human population
meet building regulations
environmental policy
build business relationships
green space strategies
zoning codes
execute feasibility study
building codes
urban planning
advise on use of land
liaise with local authorities
use geographic information systems
Optional & specialised skills
promote innovative infrastructure design
architectural conservation
project management
provide technical expertise
advise on legislative acts
develop concepts for city marketing
use CAD software
study traffic flow
scientific modelling
CAD software
advise on architectural matters
plan public housing
advise on building matters
construction methods
scientific research methodology
conduct public surveys
topography
design spatial layout of outdoor areas
advise architects
historic architecture
public housing legislation
advise on pollution prevention
cartography
conduct land surveys
communicate with local residents
landscape architecture
promote sustainability
write scientific papers
Other matches: land planner · architect · purchase planner · interior planner · ship planner
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.