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
crane crew supervisor
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
work in a construction team
guide operation of heavy construction equipment
inspect construction supplies
interpret 2D plans
crane load charts
supervise staff
plan resource allocation
process incoming construction supplies
keep records of work progress
react to events in time-critical environments
follow health and safety procedures in construction
monitor stock level
mechanical tools
interpret 3D plans
manage health and safety standards
liaise with managers
coordinate construction activities
evaluate employees work
use safety equipment in construction
mechanical systems
ensure equipment availability
plan shifts of employees
Optional & specialised skills
work ergonomically
construction product regulation
secure heavy construction equipment
set up tower crane
report defective manufacturing materials
keep heavy construction equipment in good condition
provide technical expertise
cost management
drive mobile heavy construction equipment
train employees
operate heavy construction machinery without supervision
transport construction supplies
ensure compliance with construction project deadline
follow safety procedures when working at heights
operate tower crane
provide first aid
inspect construction sites
electricity
recruit employees
rig loads
Other matches: construction painting supervisor · production plant crane operator · chief conductor · mobile crane operator · crane technician
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.