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
bricklaying supervisor
ESCO occupation · 24 essential, 30 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
keep records of work progress
answer requests for quotation
energy performance of buildings
plan shifts of employees
supervise staff
check compatibility of materials
evaluate employees work
inspect construction supplies
work in a construction team
process incoming construction supplies
follow health and safety procedures in construction
advise on construction materials
inspect supplied concrete
building codes
order construction supplies
inspect masonry work
monitor stock level
use safety equipment in construction
interpret 3D plans
ensure equipment availability
ensure compliance with construction project deadline
interpret 2D plans
manage health and safety standards
liaise with managers
Optional & specialised skills
install insulation material
install construction profiles
use measurement instruments
document survey operations
calculate needs for construction supplies
sort waste
construction product regulation
energy efficiency
keep personal administration
finish mortar joints
lay bricks
plan scaffolding
recruit employees
manage contracts
provide technical expertise
cost management
work ergonomically
operate masonry power saw
mix construction grouts
train employees
rig loads
liaise with local authorities
follow safety procedures when working at heights
operate surveying instruments
provide first aid
negotiate supplier arrangements
install falsework
use squaring pole
split bricks
check straightness of brick
Other matches: plastering supervisor · structural ironwork supervisor · carpenter supervisor · paperhanger supervisor · roofing supervisor
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.