The latest report prepared by our advisors on the sale and purchase of companies in the technology sector provides an overview of the engineering services sector. It contains all the data on companies, acquisitions and financing rounds, updated to June 2025.
Essentially, Engineering Services enable organisations to design, optimise and validate physical and digital infrastructures throughout their lifecycle. This sector plays a strategic role as a driver of innovation, operational efficiency and regulatory compliance, with applications ranging from energy transition to industrial automation and the development of smart cities.
Trends that are revolutionising the Engineering Services market
- Energy transition and sustainability as central themes
Global decarbonisation targets are driving rapid transformation in sectors such as energy, transport, manufacturing and construction. The design of sustainable infrastructure and renewable electricity systems is generating unprecedented demand for engineering expertise in clean energy, green hydrogen, fleet electrification and energy efficiency in buildings. - Digitisation of the life cycle with BIM, digital twins and generative design
The widespread adoption of solutions such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), digital twins, AI simulations and automated design is shortening delivery times, optimising asset performance and reducing errors in all phases of the project, from design to predictive maintenance. - Global talent shortage and outsourcing of services
More than 80% of companies report difficulties in hiring engineers with digital skills or industry experience. This mismatch is leading to a boom in the hiring of external engineering services, in the form of outsourcing or specialised consulting, as well as increased interest in low-code/no-code solutions, design automation and pre-engineered modules. - M&A in highly regulated niches requiring strong technical expertise
Purchase and sale transactions are focusing on critical disciplines such as structural analysis, data centre engineering, fire protection and seismic engineering. - Convergence between engineering and strategic consulting
More and more engineering firms are expanding their value proposition with analytical and consulting capabilities (especially in IT), blurring the line between engineering and traditional consulting. This evolution responds to the need to deliver comprehensive solutions that combine technical vision, project management, and business orientation.
Analysis of investments in the Engineering Services market
High concentration of capital in fewer transactions
Although the number of rounds decreased, investment volume peaked in 2024 at $48 billion, reflecting a focus on more mature and larger companies. In 2025, preliminary figures continue this trend.
Private equity as a driver of consolidation
In 2023, 40% of transactions were led by private equity funds, especially in the United States. The key characteristics that attract these funds include recurring revenues, light asset structures, and strong structural demand, with a focus on sectors such as energy, water, infrastructure, and sustainability.
Growing multipliers in sustainable and digital companies
EV/EBITDA multiples are significantly higher for companies focused on digital solutions, green energy, or public infrastructure, reaching up to 10.2x for companies with EBITDA between $100 million and $500 million, according to CapitalIQ. This favours strategies of buy & build and valuation arbitration by financial investors.
How is this market expected to grow?
The global market for engineering services is experiencing sustained growth, with a Average CAGR between 4.2% and 7.6% until 2030, according to leading consulting firms:
- Grand View Research: $4.419 billion in 2024, CAGR of 5.7%.
- Mordor Intelligence: $1.740 billion in 2024, CAGR of 4.2%.
- Fact.MR: $1.801B in 2024, but with the highest projected growth: 7.6% CAGR.
- Cervicorn Consulting: $3.5 trillion, CAGR of 4.64%.
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