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
building construction worker
ESCO occupation · 19 essential, 29 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
use safety equipment in construction
prepare wall for wallpaper
mix concrete
pour concrete
transport construction supplies
apply finish to concrete
check compatibility of materials
install construction profiles
move soil
prepare surface for painting
prepare surface for plastering
work in a construction team
install wood elements in structures
place drywall
inspect masonry work
inspect construction supplies
follow health and safety procedures in construction
dig soil mechanically
operate digging construction equipment
Optional & specialised skills
plan construction of houses
install plumbing systems
finish mortar joints
types of plastering materials
communicate with construction crews
carpentry
read standard blueprints
lay tiles
plaster surfaces
building materials industry
construct wood roofs
types of concrete pumps
plumbing tools
set window
operate masonry power saw
construction methods
demolition techniques
screed concrete
secure heavy construction equipment
inspect construction sites
place concrete forms
apply adhesive wall coating
types of concrete forms
fit doors
cut wall chases
install roof windows
building construction principles
construction industry
operate concrete pumps
Other matches: civil engineering worker · structural ironworker · carpenter · road construction worker · house builder
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.