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.
| Scope | Design, project management, surveying and inspection services bought by public and private infrastructure and building owners from outside civil engineering firms. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Services and Utilities |
| Value 2025 | USD 95.0 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 101 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 177 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 5.8% |
| Volume 2026 | 1,184 million billable hours |
| Volume 2036 | 1,548 million billable hours |
| Average price 2026 | USD 85.1 per billable hour |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Outsourcing Civil Engineering Services market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Outsourcing Civil Engineering Services market segmentation
By service
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and engineering | 48.0% | 46.5% | USD 48.3 bn | 5.5% |
| Project and construction management | 26.0% | 25.2% | USD 26.2 bn | 5.5% |
| Surveying and geotechnical | 14.0% | 14.2% | USD 14.1 bn | 6.0% |
| Asset management and inspection | 12.0% | 14.0% | USD 12.1 bn | 7.5% |
By sector
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 34.0% | 34.2% | USD 34.2 bn | 5.9% |
| Water and wastewater | 22.0% | 23.2% | USD 22.2 bn | 6.4% |
| Buildings and urban development | 24.0% | 21.9% | USD 24.2 bn | 4.9% |
| Energy and utilities | 14.0% | 15.5% | USD 14.1 bn | 6.8% |
| Other | 6.0% | 5.2% | USD 6.0 bn | 4.4% |
By contract type
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lump sum | 42.0% | 38.0% | USD 42.3 bn | 4.8% |
| Time and materials | 34.0% | 34.0% | USD 34.2 bn | 5.8% |
| Cost-plus and alliance | 24.0% | 28.0% | USD 24.2 bn | 7.4% |
By client type
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government agencies | 52.0% | 48.0% | USD 52.4 bn | 5.0% |
| Private developers | 28.0% | 30.0% | USD 28.2 bn | 6.5% |
| Utilities and asset owners | 20.0% | 22.0% | USD 20.1 bn | 6.8% |
By project size
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under USD 10 million | 30.0% | 26.0% | USD 30.2 bn | 4.3% |
| USD 10 to 100 million | 44.0% | 44.0% | USD 44.3 bn | 5.8% |
| Over USD 100 million | 26.0% | 30.0% | USD 26.2 bn | 7.3% |
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%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 28.2 bn | 28.0% | USD 46.5 bn | 5.1% |
| 2 | China | USD 15.1 bn | 15.0% | USD 28.8 bn | 6.7% |
| 3 | United Kingdom | USD 7.0 bn | 7.0% | USD 11.7 bn | 5.2% |
| 4 | India | USD 5.0 bn | 5.0% | USD 12.0 bn | 9.1% |
| 5 | Japan | USD 5.0 bn | 5.0% | USD 6.9 bn | 3.2% |
| 6 | Germany | USD 5.0 bn | 5.0% | USD 8.0 bn | 4.7% |
| 7 | Australia | USD 4.0 bn | 4.0% | USD 6.9 bn | 5.5% |
| 8 | Canada | USD 3.0 bn | 3.0% | USD 5.3 bn | 5.8% |
| 9 | France | USD 3.0 bn | 3.0% | USD 4.8 bn | 4.7% |
| 10 | Saudi Arabia | USD 3.0 bn | 3.0% | USD 6.5 bn | 8.0% |
| 11 | South Korea | USD 2.8 bn | 2.7% | USD 4.7 bn | 5.6% |
| 12 | Italy | USD 1.9 bn | 1.9% | USD 3.2 bn | 5.6% |
| 13 | Spain | USD 1.5 bn | 1.5% | USD 2.6 bn | 5.6% |
| 14 | Netherlands | USD 1.3 bn | 1.3% | USD 2.2 bn | 5.5% |
| 15 | Brazil | USD 1.1 bn | 1.1% | USD 2.2 bn | 6.6% |
| 16 | Mexico | USD 1.0 bn | 1.0% | USD 1.9 bn | 6.6% |
| 17 | United Arab Emirates | USD 947 mn | 0.9% | USD 1.8 bn | 6.6% |
| 18 | Singapore | USD 876 mn | 0.9% | USD 1.5 bn | 5.5% |
| 19 | Turkey | USD 826 mn | 0.8% | USD 1.6 bn | 6.5% |
| 20 | Indonesia | USD 775 mn | 0.8% | USD 1.6 bn | 7.6% |
| 21 | Sweden | USD 735 mn | 0.7% | USD 1.3 bn | 5.7% |
| 22 | Switzerland | USD 705 mn | 0.7% | USD 1.2 bn | 5.7% |
| 23 | Norway | USD 675 mn | 0.7% | USD 1.2 bn | 5.6% |
| 24 | Poland | USD 644 mn | 0.6% | USD 1.1 bn | 5.6% |
| 25 | South Africa | USD 624 mn | 0.6% | USD 1.1 bn | 5.6% |
| Rest of world | USD 5.7 bn | 5.7% | USD 10.2 bn | 6.0% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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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.
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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