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
interpret 2D plans
plan shifts of employees
work in a construction team
inspect construction supplies
crane load charts
liaise with managers
mechanical tools
ensure equipment availability
plan resource allocation
follow health and safety procedures in construction
use safety equipment in construction
guide operation of heavy construction equipment
supervise staff
interpret 3D plans
manage health and safety standards
monitor stock level
react to events in time-critical environments
keep records of work progress
evaluate employees work
mechanical systems
process incoming construction supplies
coordinate construction activities
Optional & specialised skills
work ergonomically
transport construction supplies
operate tower crane
train employees
provide technical expertise
provide first aid
set up tower crane
keep heavy construction equipment in good condition
ensure compliance with construction project deadline
rig loads
electricity
drive mobile heavy construction equipment
construction product regulation
secure heavy construction equipment
operate heavy construction machinery without supervision
recruit employees
inspect construction sites
report defective manufacturing materials
follow safety procedures when working at heights
cost management
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.