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
roofing supervisor
ESCO occupation · 24 essential, 25 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
monitor stock level
use safety equipment in construction
answer requests for quotation
interpret 3D plans
liaise with managers
evaluate employees work
interpret 2D plans
inspect roofs
building codes
roofing techniques
manage health and safety standards
supervise staff
recognise signs of wood rot
work in a construction team
inspect construction supplies
energy performance of buildings
ensure equipment availability
follow health and safety procedures in construction
ensure compliance with construction project deadline
plan shifts of employees
advise on construction materials
process incoming construction supplies
order construction supplies
keep records of work progress
Optional & specialised skills
install metal roofing
install insulation material
sort waste
remove roofs
construction product regulation
lay interlocking roof tiles
recruit employees
negotiate supplier arrangements
plan scaffolding
provide technical expertise
follow safety procedures when working at heights
use sander
asbestos removal regulations
work ergonomically
train employees
keep personal administration
lay non-interlocking roof tiles
liaise with local authorities
apply roll roofing
cost management
construct wood roofs
manage contracts
provide first aid
energy efficiency
calculate needs for construction supplies
Other matches: plastering supervisor · structural ironwork supervisor · carpenter supervisor · paperhanger supervisor · crane crew supervisor
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.