Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2016-2031)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 1.9 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated £52.8bn in 2026.
Trends and Insights
Economic headwinds create challenges for project managers
- With project managers typically paid once different project milestones are reached, disruption to construction projects weakens revenue, drains cash flows and slashes operating profit. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) finds that the volume of construction output dropped by 14.9% in 2020-21, while the volume of new orders fell by 17.5%, resulting in a drop in revenue for project managers. The release of pent-up demand and a stronger-than-anticipated initial economic recovery spurred a swift rebound in construction activity in 2021-22, driving renewed revenue growth among project managers.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2026-2031)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Tighter building standards drive demand for project managers, but also present challenges
- The Future Homes Standard requires all new homes built from 2025 to produce 75-80% less carbon emissions than homes built to current standards, with implementation commencing from June 2025. With further updates to building standards on the horizon, construction project managers with expertise in sustainable practices can cement their position as an essential component of the construction supply chain.
Biggest companies in the Construction Project Management Services in the UK
| Company | Market Share (%)
2026 | Revenue (£m)
2026 |
|---|---|---|
AtkinsRealis UK Ltd | 570.5 | |
Mott MacDonald Group Ltd | 519.1 | |
Turner & Townsend Ltd | 476.7 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Project planning and management, Execution and on-site supervision and Quality, safety and compliance management. Project planning and management is the largest segment of the Construction Project Management Services in the UK.
Trends and Insights
Fewer construction projects hit demand for project planning and management
- This segment includes initial project planning, design coordination, defining project scope and developing detailed project plans. It also covers resource allocation; budgeting; cost management and scheduling; and ensuring the project is feasible, stays within budget and adheres to timelines.
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The Construction Project Management Services industry includes companies that provide planning, supervising and budgeting services to construction projects. Responsibilities include all aspects of client’s projects, including estimating, scheduling, designing, engineering and contracting. Companies may also oversee community relations, safety programmes, labour, cost control and coordination with the owner and other construction specialists.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in the Construction Project Management Services industry in the United Kingdom include Project planning and management, Execution and on-site supervision , Quality, safety and compliance management, Communication and stakeholder management and Project closure.Companies
Companies covered in the Construction Project Management Services industry in the United Kingdom include AtkinsRealis UK Ltd, Mott MacDonald Group Ltd and Turner & Townsend Ltd.Purchase this report to view all 5 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
Related terms covered in the Construction Project Management Services industry in the United Kingdom include building information modelling (bim), data analytics and in-house project management .Industry Code
SIC 71.12 - Construction Project Management Services in the UK
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Sector-wide challenges hit demand for construction project managers. Rampant cost pressures and a general economic slowdown have eased construction activity, reducing new wor...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Employees, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Businesses, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Profit, including historical (2016-2026)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Project planning and management takes a hit amid fewer construction projects. Rampant cost pressures and a general economic slowdown have caused UK construction activity to e...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2026
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2026
- Major market segmentation in 2026
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
The South East’s high housebuilding activity entices project managers. High demand for housing and local amenities combined with the need for an efficient and extensive infra...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2026
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2026
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2026
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2026
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2026
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Europe, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
High fragmentation characterises the construction project management market. The vast number of construction projects across the UK means there are tens of thousands of proje...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2021-2026
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Mace snatches up project work, driven by its focus on sustainability and innovation. Through its 2026 Business Strategy, Mace has committed to saving clients 10 million tonne...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2022 through 2026
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2026
- Overview of AtkinsRealis UK Ltd's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2020 through 2026
- Overview of Mott MacDonald Group Ltd's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2020 through 2026
- Overview of Turner & Townsend Ltd's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2020 through 2026
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 2 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for AtkinsRealis UK Ltd, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Mott MacDonald Group Ltd, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Turner & Townsend Ltd, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 2 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Conditions in the construction sector play a big role in determining demand. Project managers rely on a growing construction sector to bolster order books, with government sp...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2016-2031)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2016-2031)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
A tight construction labour market hikes subcontractor payments. A shortage of skilled labour means project managers have had to pay more to subcontractors procured to carry ...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2026
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2026
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Liquidity Ratios (2020-2024)
- Coverage Ratios (2020-2024)
- Leverage Ratios (2020-2024)
- Operating Ratios (2020-2024)
- Assets (2020-2024)
- Liabilities (2020-2024)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2016-2031)
- Revenue per Employee (2016-2031)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- Employees per Establishment (2016-2031)
- Employees per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- Average Wage (2016-2031)
- Wages/Revenue (2016-2031)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- IVA/Revenue (2016-2031)
- Imports/Demand (2016-2031)
- Exports/Revenue (2016-2031)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2016-2031)
- IVA (2016-2031)
- Establishments (2016-2031)
- Enterprises (2016-2031)
- Employment (2016-2031)
- Exports (2016-2031)
- Imports (2016-2031)
- Wages (2016-2031)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Construction Project Management Services industry in the United Kingdom in 2026?
The market size of the Construction Project Management Services industry in the United Kingdom is £52.8bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Construction Project Management Services industry in the United Kingdom in 2026?
There are 27,152 businesses in the Construction Project Management Services industry in the United Kingdom, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.6 % between 2021 and 2026.
How may import tariffs affect the Construction Project Management Services industry in the United Kingdom?
The Construction Project Management Services industry in the United Kingdom is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Construction Project Management Services industry in the United Kingdom?
The Construction Project Management Services industry in the United Kingdom is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the Construction Project Management Services industry in the United Kingdom grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Construction Project Management Services industry in the United Kingdom has been growing at a CAGR of 1.9 % between 2021 and 2026.
What is the forecast growth of the Construction Project Management Services industry in the United Kingdom over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Construction Project Management Services industry in the United Kingdom is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Construction Project Management Services industry in the United Kingdom?
The biggest companies operating in the Construction Project Management Services industry in the United Kingdom are AtkinsRealis UK Ltd, Mott MacDonald Group Ltd and Turner & Townsend Ltd
What does the Construction Project Management Services industry in the United Kingdom include?
Project planning and management and Execution and on-site supervision are part of the Construction Project Management Services industry in the United Kingdom.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Construction Project Management Services industry in the United Kingdom?
The company holding the most market share in the Construction Project Management Services industry in the United Kingdom is AtkinsRealis UK Ltd.
How competitive is the Construction Project Management Services industry in the United Kingdom?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Construction Project Management Services industry in the United Kingdom.
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