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
assess financial viability
follow health and safety procedures in construction
provide cost benefit analysis reports
ensure compliance with legal requirements
budgetary principles
manage contracts
estimate profitability
audit contractors
contract law
negotiate land acquisition
investment analysis
monitor contractor performance
compare property values
real estate market
maintain financial records
create a financial plan
market research
coordinate marketing plan actions
keep records of work progress
execute feasibility study
Optional & specialised skills
negotiate land access
recruit employees
liaise with quality assurance
energy performance of buildings
manage staff
manage maintenance operations
attend trade fairs
business management principles
monitor parameters' compliance in construction projects
building systems monitoring technology
architecture regulations
leasing process
oversee planning of security systems
provide information on properties
building codes
use safety equipment in construction
develop energy saving concepts
accounting techniques
liaise with shareholders
liaise with financiers
value properties
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.