# Competences — contract engineer

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/836f0a96-7546-4003-9fc8-714fc79199d4).

## Essential

- **assess financial viability** (skill/competence)
- **build business relationships** (skill/competence)
- **contract law** (knowledge)
- **engineering principles** (knowledge)
- **engineering processes** (knowledge)
- **ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations** (skill/competence)
- **interpret technical requirements** (skill/competence)
- **manage budgets** (skill/competence)
- **manage contracts** (skill/competence)
- **manage engineering project** (skill/competence)
- **perform scientific research** (skill/competence)
- **project management** (knowledge)
- **technical drawings** (knowledge)
- **use technical drawing software** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- assess supplier risks (skill/competence)
- carry out tendering (skill/competence)
- compare contractors' bids (skill/competence)
- construction industry (knowledge)
- consult with technical staff (skill/competence)
- cost management (knowledge)
- define technical requirements (skill/competence)
- handle customer complaints (skill/competence)
- identify suppliers (skill/competence)
- issue sales invoices (skill/competence)
- labour legislation (knowledge)
- maintain contract administration (skill/competence)
- manage contract disputes (skill/competence)
- manage sub-contract labour (skill/competence)
- manage tender processes (skill/competence)
- meet contract specifications (skill/competence)
- perform contract compliance audits (skill/competence)
- perform project management (skill/competence)
- tax legislation (knowledge)