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
operations manager
ESCO occupation · 13 essential, 167 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
manage supplies
manage budgets
ensure equipment maintenance
liaise with managers
supervise daily information operations
follow company standards
manage staff
establish daily priorities
corporate social responsibility
ensure equipment availability
strive for company growth
plan health and safety procedures
manage logistics
Optional & specialised skills
analyse energy consumption
communicate problems to senior colleagues
liaise with security authorities
manage project information
advise on strengthening security
handle customer complaints
calculate utility payments
perform pre-assembly quality checks
collaborate on international energy projects
train employees
analyse external factors of companies
comply with food safety and hygiene
apply conflict management
organisational resilience
security regulations
recruit employees
manage security equipment
estimate profitability
write research proposals
contract law
investigate security issues
identify energy needs
gas market
develop revenue generation strategies
create a financial report
make strategic business decisions
manage emergency evacuation plans
develop staff
plan facilities management policies
database quality standards
maintain customer service
outsourcing strategy
manage the security team
create project specifications
inspect government policy compliance
audit techniques
establish site security routines
inspect industrial equipment
perform quality audits
perform resource planning
implement corporate governance
manage profitability
accounting
meet deadlines
manage several projects
respond to burglar alarm systems
inspect contracts for related grounds maintenance work
manage major incidents
define security policies
evaluate project plans
employment law
create solutions to problems
zero-energy building design
cyber security
security threats
undertake employee screening
negotiate with stakeholders
apply procurement
internal risk management policy
build business relationships
perform internal investigations
promote innovative infrastructure design
control financial resources
assess supplier risks
identify legal requirements
conduct energy audit
develop energy policy
develop energy saving concepts
write security reports
advise on utility consumption
read standard blueprints
promote environmental awareness
analyse energy market trends
monitor utility equipment
manage maintenance operations
impart business plans to collaborators
oversee quality control
gas consumption
electrical power safety regulations
lead disaster recovery exercises
manage facilities services
provide technical documentation
promote sustainable energy
inspect building systems
promote sustainable management
utilise economies of scale in projects
negotiate terms with suppliers
energy market
define manufacturing quality criteria
apply change management
building automation
inspect quality of products
manage outsourced security
compose energy performance contracts
perform project management
multimodal transport logistics
advise on efficiency improvements
record test data
oversee the facilities services budget
advise on potential safety hazards concerning heating systems
renewable energy technologies
ensure inspections of facilities
interpret financial statements
analyse financial performance of a company
check quality of products on the production line
develop business case
budget for financial needs
promote facilities management services
estimate duration of work
legal use-of-force
use measurement instruments
assess financial viability
shape organisational teams based on competencies
industrial heating systems
cleaning industry health and safety measures
manage disaster recovery plans
negotiate improvement with suppliers
insourcing strategy
analyse internal factors of companies
facilities management in the organisation
align efforts towards business development
handle surveillance equipment
create manufacturing guidelines
maintain incident reporting records
maintain facility security systems
lead inspections
project management
set quality assurance objectives
maintain relationships with stakeholders
manage standard enterprise resource planning system
analyse test data
energy efficiency
ensure compliance with noise standards
supply chain management
develop manufacturing policies
make investment decisions
liaise with government officials
energy performance of buildings
electricity consumption
crowdsourcing strategy
perform risk analysis
write scientific papers
plan buildings maintenance work
adhere to organisational guidelines
integrate headquarter's guidelines into local operations
carry out energy management of facilities
identify faults in utility meters
information confidentiality
quality assurance methodologies
manufacturing processes
maintain relationship with customers
support managers
maintain relationship with suppliers
manage project metrics
consultation methods
communicate test results to other departments
inspect material
protect important clients
control of expenses
provide cost benefit analysis reports
oversee planning of security systems
write work-related reports
fire safety regulations
advise on heating systems energy efficiency
quality standards
manage space utilisation
supervise work
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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.