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
property developer
ESCO occupation · 20 essential, 21 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
follow health and safety procedures in construction
manage contracts
create a financial plan
coordinate marketing plan actions
ensure compliance with legal requirements
investment analysis
keep records of work progress
estimate profitability
compare property values
real estate market
audit contractors
maintain financial records
assess financial viability
budgetary principles
contract law
provide cost benefit analysis reports
negotiate land acquisition
monitor contractor performance
execute feasibility study
market research
Optional & specialised skills
recruit employees
building codes
use safety equipment in construction
liaise with financiers
develop energy saving concepts
business management principles
liaise with quality assurance
manage staff
provide information on properties
oversee planning of security systems
energy performance of buildings
manage maintenance operations
value properties
leasing process
monitor parameters' compliance in construction projects
liaise with shareholders
attend trade fairs
accounting techniques
architecture regulations
building systems monitoring technology
negotiate land access
Other matches: real estate manager · user interface developer · ICT system developer · software developer · digital games developer
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.