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