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
construction general supervisor
ESCO occupation · 19 essential, 22 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
supervise staff
plan shifts of employees
monitor construction site
inspect construction supplies
liaise with managers
building materials industry
keep records of work progress
react to events in time-critical environments
manage health and safety standards
use safety equipment in construction
evaluate employees work
work in a construction team
process incoming construction supplies
check compatibility of materials
ensure compliance with construction project deadline
execute feasibility study
communicate with construction crews
coordinate construction activities
follow health and safety procedures in construction
Optional & specialised skills
manage contracts
recruit employees
design spatial layout of outdoor areas
zero-energy building design
train employees
negotiate supplier arrangements
plan allocation of space
cost management
advise on construction materials
ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations
follow nuclear plant safety precautions
energy performance of buildings
provide first aid
liaise with shareholders
construction product regulation
liaise with local authorities
contract law
real estate market
nuclear energy
radiation protection
monitor stock level
liaise with financiers
Other matches: underwater construction supervisor · rail construction supervisor · road construction supervisor · sewer construction supervisor · bridge 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.