Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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bridge construction supervisor
ESCO occupation · 26 essential, 26 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
identify defects in concrete
prevent damage to utility infrastructure
follow health and safety procedures in construction
plan shifts of employees
conduct quality control analysis
check compatibility of materials
work in a construction team
coordinate construction activities
react to events in time-critical environments
mechanical tools
ensure equipment availability
secure working area
keep records of work progress
plan resource allocation
liaise with managers
ensure compliance with construction project deadline
monitor stock level
supervise staff
identify external risks to bridge integrity
evaluate employees work
use safety equipment in construction
interpret 2D plans
interpret 3D plans
process incoming construction supplies
inspect construction supplies
manage health and safety standards
Optional & specialised skills
recruit employees
guide operation of heavy construction equipment
estimate restoration costs
order construction supplies
machinery load capacity
follow safety procedures when working at heights
train employees
answer requests for quotation
crane load charts
use measurement instruments
provide first aid
drive mobile heavy construction equipment
cost management
types of asphalt coverings
construction product regulation
provide technical expertise
calculate needs for construction supplies
advise on construction materials
recognise signs of wood rot
types of wood
work ergonomically
identify wood warp
inspect construction sites
wood cuts
report defective manufacturing materials
transport construction supplies
Other matches: underwater construction supervisor · rail construction supervisor · road construction supervisor · construction general supervisor · sewer construction 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.