{"id":68005,"date":"2025-07-24T12:15:29","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T10:15:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/?p=68005"},"modified":"2025-07-28T17:38:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T15:38:16","slug":"5-key-trends-that-are-redefining-engineering-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/5-tendencias-clave-que-estan-redefiniendo-los-engineering-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Engineering of the future: 5 key trends that are redefining engineering services"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The engineering services industry is undergoing a profound and rapid transformation. Far from limiting themselves to the technical execution of projects, companies in the sector are expanding their value proposition to become strategic partners for their clients. This evolution is no accident; global demand, technological changes and public policies are shaping a new paradigm in which engineering is becoming a key player in innovation, sustainability and business competitiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">ChatGPT Plus\nAt Baker Tilly, we have prepared a <strong>detailed report on <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/reports\/informe-sectorial-mercado-engineering-services\/\" target=\"_self\"><strong>the Engineering Services market<\/strong><\/a> that analyzes this transformation from a strategic, sectoral, and investment perspective. Below, we share a preview with five of the most relevant trends that we explore in depth in the full report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingenieria_y_Consultoria_la_convergencia_que_marca_el_futuro\"><\/span><strong>Engineering and Consulting: the convergence that shapes the future<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traditionally, engineering and consulting have been separate disciplines. While one focused on technical execution, the other focused on strategic analysis. However, today both worlds are converging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Engineering firms are incorporating analytical, planning, and project management capabilities that were previously the domain of consulting firms. Why? Because clients are no longer just looking for designs or structural calculations: they need partners who will accompany them throughout the entire life cycle of their assets, from planning to operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">All of this implies greater integration of digital tools such as BIM or digital twins, the strengthening of data analysis, predictive modelling and optimisation capabilities, and a greater emphasis on project management services, regulatory compliance and access to public funding (Next Gen, PERTEs, PNIEC, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This fusion of capabilities is giving rise to new hybrid company profiles: technically sound, but also capable of advising on strategy, sustainability, and digital transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sostenibilidad_e_infraestructuras_verdes_una_ola_imparable_y_financiada\"><\/span><strong>Sustainability and green infrastructure: an unstoppable (and funded) wave<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">The energy transition and the fight against climate change are driving increasing demand for engineering services in areas such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, and electric mobility. The 2023\u20132030 Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC) forecasts over <strong>\u20ac308 billion in investments by 2030<\/strong>, with 82% coming from the private sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Some specific opportunities highlighted in the report:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Design and maintenance of solar parks, wind farms and green hydrogen facilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Energy renovation projects for buildings (industrial, public, residential).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electric charging infrastructure for vehicles, both public and corporate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Development of smart grids and integration of storage and demand management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">These areas are generating a new cycle of intensive investment in engineering, especially in Spain and Europe. And it is not just a question of volume: firms specialising in sustainability are receiving <strong>higher valuation multiples<\/strong> in purchasing processes, reflecting their growing strategic importance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">If you want to learn in depth about <a href=\"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/como-hacer\/company-valuation-multiples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">company valuation by multiples<\/a>, our article published in the <strong>M\\&amp;A Academy<\/strong> contains all the details about this method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_ingenieria_en_la_era_de_la_automatizacion_y_el_trabajo_flexible\"><\/span><strong>Engineering in the age of automation and flexible working<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Automation is reshaping the rules of the engineering labor market. According to the World Economic Forum, <strong>machines will outperform humans in tasks by 2025<\/strong>, but this will not reduce employment. A net creation of <strong>60 million new jobs<\/strong> is expected annually worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>This change means that there will be increased demand for professionals specialising in flexible systems, automation, control and digitalisation. There will also be growing interest in remote, project-based and part-time working formats, leading to an increased need for profiles capable of combining technical knowledge with digital and management skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">The report also warns of a worrying gap in Spain: enrolment in engineering studies has fallen by 37% in the last 20 years, and <strong>50% of students drop out before completing their degree<\/strong>. This talent shortage is pushing many companies to seek non-organic solutions, such as alliances or acquisitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"M_A_en_ingenieria_especializacion_escala_y_capital_privado\"><\/span><strong>M&amp;A in engineering: specialisation, scale and private equity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Engineering Services sector is highly fragmented, with thousands of small and medium-sized players operating in specific niches. This fragmentation, combined with the growing technical demands of customers, has made the market fertile ground for mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key trends:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Operations are focused on highly specialized companies: fire protection, seismic analysis, data center design, and industrial piping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certified companies with an international presence and repeat customers are priority targets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Private equity (<em><a href=\"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/como-hacer\/what-is-private-equity-ss-a2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">private equity<\/a><\/em>) accounted for nearly <strong>40% of transactions in 2023<\/strong> in markets like the U.S., and its role is increasingly significant in Europe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ratings are higher for companies focusing on sustainability, digitalisation, and public works.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, many founders and owners of small firms are choosing to sell due to the difficulty of growing without scale: attracting talent, investing in technology, or taking on international projects requires muscle that they cannot always generate organically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In Spain, reindustrialisation and digital transformation are driving engineering forward<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Spain, the combination of industrial digitalisation, sustainability goals and European funds is driving a period of profound transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Datos_clave_del_sector_en_Espana_segun_el_Observatorio_de_la_Ingenieria\"><\/span><strong>Key data on the sector in Spain (according to the Engineering Observatory):<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">More than <strong>700,000 active engineers<\/strong>, but the industry's contribution to GDP has fallen from 19% to 14.7% over two decades.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">In 2022, engineers earned <strong>40% more than the national average<\/strong>, and 60% work in large companies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">More than <strong>200,000 new engineers will be needed between 2022 and 2032<\/strong> to meet the expected demand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This represents a great opportunity to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Technical SMEs<\/strong> seeking to partner with or integrate into large groups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Consulting firms or engineering companies<\/strong> looking to expand their portfolio into sectors such as clean energy, data centers, or automation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Investors<\/strong> interested in consolidating fragmented niches with high growth potential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_de_las_ultimas_tendencias_del_sector_Egineering_services\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion on the latest trends in the engineering services sector<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Engineering Services market is no longer just a technical sector; it is a strategic space where innovation, sustainability, talent, and capital converge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our report delves into the global and local landscape of the sector, including analysis of growth, segments, geographies, and applications. In it, you will find the complete value chain of engineering services, as well as investment and M&amp;A dynamics, including analysis by size, region, and specialisation. Finally, we provide several specific cases and key data on the Spanish market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr style=\"max-width:100%;\"><\/hr>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Informe_sectorial_Engineering_Services_2025\"><\/span>Market report Engineering services 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Download here the complete report and stay informed about M&amp;A activity and the latest news from the most important companies in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mockup_EngineeringServices.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68014\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mockup_EngineeringServices.png 800w, https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mockup_EngineeringServices-480x347.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div id=\"formulariodescarga\">\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f65332-o1\" lang=\"es-ES\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"65332\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68005#wpcf7-f65332-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init cf7mls-no-scroll cf7mls-auto-return-first-step cf7mls-no-moving-animation\" aria-label=\"Contact form\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\" data-trp-original-action=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68005#wpcf7-f65332-o1\">\n<fieldset class=\"hidden-fields-container\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"65332\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"6.1.6\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"es_ES\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f65332-o1\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_container_post\" value=\"0\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_recaptcha_response\" value=\"\" \/>\n<\/fieldset>\n<div class=\"llamadanombre\">\n\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-name\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Name*\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"your-name\" \/><\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"llamadaemail\">\n\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-email\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-email wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-email\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Email*\" value=\"\" type=\"email\" name=\"your-email\" \/><\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"llamadatel\">\n\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"text-24\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Company\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"text-24\" \/><\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"llamadaaceptar hidelabel\" style=\"font-family: Roboto, Sans-Serif; 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Lejos de limitarse a la ejecuci\u00f3n t\u00e9cnica de proyectos, las empresas del sector est\u00e1n ampliando su propuesta de valor para convertirse en socios estrat\u00e9gicos de sus clientes. 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