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Outsourcing Civil Engineering Services Market Size, Share and Forecast 2026-2036

The global outsourcing civil engineering services market is worth USD 101 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 177 bn by 2036, growing at a 5.8% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Design and engineering is the largest by service segment.

USD 101 bnMarket size 2026
USD 177 bnForecast 2036
5.8%CAGR 2026-2036
United StatesLargest country

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5 segmentation views25 countries2026 to 2036 yearly forecast

Market overview

The global outsourcing civil engineering services market is worth USD 101 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 177 bn by 2036, growing at a 5.8% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Design and engineering is the largest by service segment.

ScopeDesign, project management, surveying and inspection services bought by public and private infrastructure and building owners from outside civil engineering firms.
IndustryServices and Utilities
Value 2025USD 95.0 bn
Value 2026USD 101 bn
Value 2036USD 177 bn
CAGR 2026-20365.8%
Volume 20261,184 million billable hours
Volume 20361,548 million billable hours
Average price 2026USD 85.1 per billable hour
Report priceStarts from USD 1,999
PublishedNovember 2026

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Outsourcing Civil Engineering Services market size and forecast, 2026-2036

Exhibit 1The global outsourcing civil engineering services market is forecast to grow from USD 101 bn in 2026 to USD 177 bn by 2036, a rise of 76%Global market value in USD: 2025 base year, 2026 estimate and forecast to 2036. CAGR 2026 to 2036: 5.8%
Outsourcing Civil Engineering Services market value, 2025 to 2036Market value by year. 2025: USD 95.0 bn; 2026: USD 101 bn; 2027: USD 107 bn; 2028: USD 113 bn; 2029: USD 119 bn; 2030: USD 126 bn; 2031: USD 133 bn; 2032: USD 141 bn; 2033: USD 149 bn; 2034: USD 158 bn; 2035: USD 167 bn; 2036: USD 177 bn. Compound annual growth rate 2026 to 2036: 5.8%.2025101 bn2026133 bn2031177 bn20365.8% CAGR

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YearMarket value
2026USD 101 bn
2027USD 107 bn
2028USD 113 bn
2029USD 119 bn
2030USD 126 bn
2031USD 133 bn
2032USD 141 bn
2033USD 149 bn
2034USD 158 bn
2035USD 167 bn
2036USD 177 bn

Outsourcing Civil Engineering Services market segmentation

By service

Exhibit 2Design and engineering is the largest segment by service, with 48.0% of 2026 revenueEstimated share of 2026 global revenue, by service
Outsourcing Civil Engineering Services market share by service, 2026Share of 2026 revenue by service. Design and engineering: 48.0%; Project and construction management: 26.0%; Surveying and geotechnical: 14.0%; Asset management and inspection: 12.0%.Design and engineering48.0%Project and construction management26.0%Surveying and geotechnical14.0%Asset management and inspection12.0%

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Design and engineering48.0%46.5%USD 48.3 bn5.5%
Project and construction management26.0%25.2%USD 26.2 bn5.5%
Surveying and geotechnical14.0%14.2%USD 14.1 bn6.0%
Asset management and inspection12.0%14.0%USD 12.1 bn7.5%

By sector

Exhibit 3Transportation adds the most revenue by sector, growing from USD 34.2 bn in 2026 to USD 60.5 bn by 2036Estimated revenue in USD by sector, 2026 and 2036 forecast
Outsourcing Civil Engineering Services market by sector, 2026 and 2036Revenue by sector in 2026 and 2036. Transportation: USD 34.2 bn in 2026, USD 60.5 bn in 2036, change +77%; Water and wastewater: USD 22.2 bn in 2026, USD 41.0 bn in 2036, change +85%; Buildings and urban development: USD 24.2 bn in 2026, USD 38.8 bn in 2036, change +61%; Energy and utilities: USD 14.1 bn in 2026, USD 27.4 bn in 2036, change +94%; Other: USD 6.0 bn in 2026, USD 9.3 bn in 2036, change +53%.20262036 forecastChangeTransportation+77%34.2 bn60.5 bnWater and wastewater+85%22.2 bn41.0 bnBuildings and urban development+61%24.2 bn38.8 bnEnergy and utilities+94%14.1 bn27.4 bnOther+53%6.0 bn9.3 bn

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Transportation34.0%34.2%USD 34.2 bn5.9%
Water and wastewater22.0%23.2%USD 22.2 bn6.4%
Buildings and urban development24.0%21.9%USD 24.2 bn4.9%
Energy and utilities14.0%15.5%USD 14.1 bn6.8%
Other6.0%5.2%USD 6.0 bn4.4%

By contract type

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Lump sum42.0%38.0%USD 42.3 bn4.8%
Time and materials34.0%34.0%USD 34.2 bn5.8%
Cost-plus and alliance24.0%28.0%USD 24.2 bn7.4%

By client type

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Government agencies52.0%48.0%USD 52.4 bn5.0%
Private developers28.0%30.0%USD 28.2 bn6.5%
Utilities and asset owners20.0%22.0%USD 20.1 bn6.8%

By project size

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Under USD 10 million30.0%26.0%USD 30.2 bn4.3%
USD 10 to 100 million44.0%44.0%USD 44.3 bn5.8%
Over USD 100 million26.0%30.0%USD 26.2 bn7.3%

Top 25 countries for outsourcing civil engineering services by revenue

Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 78.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 94.3%.

Exhibit 4United States is the largest country market at USD 28.2 bn in 2026, and the three largest countries hold 50.0% of global revenueEstimated 2026 revenue in USD and share of the global market, ten largest countries
Outsourcing Civil Engineering Services market, ten largest countries in 2026Ten largest countries by 2026 revenue. United States: USD 28.2 bn, 28.0%; China: USD 15.1 bn, 15.0%; United Kingdom: USD 7.0 bn, 7.0%; India: USD 5.0 bn, 5.0%; Japan: USD 5.0 bn, 5.0%; Germany: USD 5.0 bn, 5.0%; Australia: USD 4.0 bn, 4.0%; Canada: USD 3.0 bn, 3.0%; France: USD 3.0 bn, 3.0%; Saudi Arabia: USD 3.0 bn, 3.0%.United States28.2 bn 28.0%China15.1 bn 15.0%United Kingdom7.0 bn 7.0%India5.0 bn 5.0%Japan5.0 bn 5.0%Germany5.0 bn 5.0%Australia4.0 bn 4.0%Canada3.0 bn 3.0%France3.0 bn 3.0%Saudi Arabia3.0 bn 3.0%

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#CountryValue 2026Share 2026Value 2036CAGR 2026-36
1United StatesUSD 28.2 bn28.0%USD 46.5 bn5.1%
2ChinaUSD 15.1 bn15.0%USD 28.8 bn6.7%
3United KingdomUSD 7.0 bn7.0%USD 11.7 bn5.2%
4IndiaUSD 5.0 bn5.0%USD 12.0 bn9.1%
5JapanUSD 5.0 bn5.0%USD 6.9 bn3.2%
6GermanyUSD 5.0 bn5.0%USD 8.0 bn4.7%
7AustraliaUSD 4.0 bn4.0%USD 6.9 bn5.5%
8CanadaUSD 3.0 bn3.0%USD 5.3 bn5.8%
9FranceUSD 3.0 bn3.0%USD 4.8 bn4.7%
10Saudi ArabiaUSD 3.0 bn3.0%USD 6.5 bn8.0%
11South KoreaUSD 2.8 bn2.7%USD 4.7 bn5.6%
12ItalyUSD 1.9 bn1.9%USD 3.2 bn5.6%
13SpainUSD 1.5 bn1.5%USD 2.6 bn5.6%
14NetherlandsUSD 1.3 bn1.3%USD 2.2 bn5.5%
15BrazilUSD 1.1 bn1.1%USD 2.2 bn6.6%
16MexicoUSD 1.0 bn1.0%USD 1.9 bn6.6%
17United Arab EmiratesUSD 947 mn0.9%USD 1.8 bn6.6%
18SingaporeUSD 876 mn0.9%USD 1.5 bn5.5%
19TurkeyUSD 826 mn0.8%USD 1.6 bn6.5%
20IndonesiaUSD 775 mn0.8%USD 1.6 bn7.6%
21SwedenUSD 735 mn0.7%USD 1.3 bn5.7%
22SwitzerlandUSD 705 mn0.7%USD 1.2 bn5.7%
23NorwayUSD 675 mn0.7%USD 1.2 bn5.6%
24PolandUSD 644 mn0.6%USD 1.1 bn5.6%
25South AfricaUSD 624 mn0.6%USD 1.1 bn5.6%
Rest of worldUSD 5.7 bn5.7%USD 10.2 bn6.0%
Exhibit 5United States and China account for 42% of the USD 76.3 bn the market is forecast to add by 2036Forecast revenue added between 2026 and 2036 by country, in USD
Outsourcing Civil Engineering Services market, where the growth to 2036 comes fromRevenue added between 2026 and 2036. Market value 2026: USD 101 bn. United States: +USD 18.3 bn; China: +USD 13.7 bn; India: +USD 7.0 bn; United Kingdom: +USD 4.6 bn; Saudi Arabia: +USD 3.5 bn; 20 other countries: +USD 24.5 bn; Rest of world: +USD 4.5 bn. Market value 2036: USD 177 bn.Market value 2026101 bnUnited States+18.3 bnChina+13.7 bnIndia+7.0 bnUnited Kingdom+4.6 bnSaudi Arabia+3.5 bn20 other countries+24.5 bnRest of world+4.5 bnMarket value 2036177 bn

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Competitive landscape

Group 1: Global leaders

  • AECOM
  • Jacobs
  • WSP
  • Stantec
  • Arcadis
  • Tetra Tech
  • Arup
  • Parsons
  • GHD
  • Black & Veatch

Group 2: Regional and specialist players

  • AtkinsRéalis
  • Mott MacDonald
  • Sweco
  • Egis
  • Ramboll
  • COWI
  • Royal HaskoningDHV
  • AFRY
  • Aurecon
  • Systra

Group 3: Emerging and niche players

  • Bowman Consulting
  • Kleinfelder
  • Michael Baker International
  • TRC Companies
  • NV5 Global

Research methodology

Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the outsourcing civil engineering services market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.

The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 5.8% is calculated from the resulting values.

The market is divided by service, by sector, by contract type, by client type, by project size. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.

Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.

Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.

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Frequently asked questions

How big is the outsourcing civil engineering services market?

The global outsourcing civil engineering services market is estimated at USD 95.0 bn in 2025 and USD 101 bn in 2026.

How fast will the outsourcing civil engineering services market grow?

It is forecast to reach USD 177 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 5.8% from 2026, an increase of USD 76.3 bn.

Which country is the largest market for outsourcing civil engineering services?

United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 28.2 bn in 2026, 28.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 50.0%.

Which country is growing fastest?

Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 9.1% a year from 2026 to 2036.

Which outsourcing civil engineering services segment is largest?

In the by service split, Design and engineering is the largest segment with 48.0% of 2026 revenue.

Who are the leading outsourcing civil engineering services companies?

Global leaders include AECOM, Jacobs, WSP, Stantec.

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