By the end of 2023, the number of employees in the UK civil engineering sector was approximately 253,000. Forecasts for 2024 to 2028 predict an increase from 255,030 in 2024 to 263,160 employees by 2028. This consistent growth suggests a stable annual increase. Year-on-year, the sector shows a steady growth rate around 0.82% annually, with the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over five years reflecting this trend of sustained moderate expansion.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts of technological advancements like automation, shifts in government infrastructure spending, and environmental policies that may affect job market dynamics within the civil engineering sector.
