United Kingdom Data Center Construction Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2031)

The UK Data Center Construction Market Report is Segmented by Infrastructure (Electrical Infrastructure (Power Distribution Solution (PDU, Transfer Switches, Switchgear, Power Panels and Components, and Other Power Distribution Solutions)), Power Back-Up Solutions (UPS and Generators), Service - Design and Consulting, Integration, and Support and Maintenance, Mechanical Infrastructure (Cooling Systems (Immersion Cooling, Direct-To-Chip Cooling, Rear Door Heat Exchanger, and In-Row and In-Rack Cooling)), Racks, and Other Mechanical Infrastructure)), General Construction, Tier Type (Tier 1 and 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4), and End User (Banking, Financial Services and Insurance, IT and Telecommunications, Government and Defense, Healthcare, and Other End Users).

United Kingdom Data Center Construction Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2031)

United Kingdom Data Center Construction Market Size

United Kingdom Data Center Construction Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2031
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2031
Market Size (2025) USD 1.94 Billion
Market Size (2031) USD 4.24 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2031) 13.96 %
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

United Kingdom Data Center Construction Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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United Kingdom Data Center Construction Market Analysis

The United Kingdom Data Center Construction Market size is estimated at USD 1.94 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 4.24 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 13.96% during the forecast period (2025-2031).

The UK data center market is experiencing robust growth, propelled by the widespread adoption of digital platforms, the expansion of 5G connectivity, a growing internet user base, surging data traffic, government support, and the integration of cutting-edge technologies such as IoT, big data, and AI.

  • The upcoming IT load capacity of the UK data center construction market is expected to reach around 4050 MW by 2030.
  •  The country's construction of raised floor area is expected to increase by 14.5 million sq. ft by 2030.
  • The country's total number of racks to be installed is expected to reach 726k units by 2030. London is projected to house the maximum number of racks by 2030.
  • There are close to 60 submarine cable systems connecting the United Kingdom to the world, and many are under construction. One such submarine cable, estimated to be built by 2027, is IOEMA, which stretches over 1,371 Kilometers spread across Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway with Dumpton Gap, and the United Kingdom.

United Kingdom Data Center Construction Industry Overview

The UK data center construction market is fairly consolidated, with significant companies such as AECOM, Jacobs Engineering Group, Turner & Townsend, Arup, and Collen Construction Limited.

  • June 2024: Ada Infrastructure secured approval to proceed with its 210MW data center campus in the Royal Docks of East London, United Kingdom. The company, owned by GLP, obtained planning consent from the Newham Strategic Development Committee, marking a significant milestone in the creation of what is set to become one of London's premier data center campuses.

United Kingdom Data Center Construction Market Leaders

  1. AECOM

  2. Jacobs Engineering Group

  3. Turner & Townsend

  4. Arup

  5. Collen Construction Limited

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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United Kingdom Data Center Construction Market News

  • June 2024: Segro, a prominent property investor, secured approval to construct three data centers in Slough, located to the west of London. These centers, spanning 324,316 sq. ft (30,130 sq. m) and 534,966 sq. ft (49,700 sq. m), are set to bolster the region's data infrastructure. This move signals a significant investment in Slough's data capabilities.
  • May 2024: CoreWeave, a prominent cloud provider specializing in AI, unveiled its European headquarters in London, marking a significant step in its continental expansion. The move, backed by a GBP1 billion investment, underscores CoreWeave's commitment to enhancing the UK's AI landscape. This initiative is poised to generate employment prospects spanning engineering, operations, finance, and go-to-market strategies. CoreWeave aims to inaugurate two data centers in the United Kingdom in 2024, with additional expansions slated for 2025.

United Kingdom Data Center Construction Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions And Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  • 2.1 Research Framework
  • 2.2 Secondary Research
  • 2.3 Primary Research
  • 2.4 Data Triangulation and Insight Generation

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHT

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Dynamics
    • 4.2.1 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1.1 Increasing Investments Toward 5G and 6G Technology is Driving the DC Construction in the Country
    • 4.2.1.2 Major Initiatives Undertaken by the Government to Promote Digital Economy and Connectivity
    • 4.2.2 Market Restraints
    • 4.2.2.1 Lack of Adequate Power Infrastructure is Holding Back the Development of New Data Centers
  • 4.3 Value Chain / Supply Chain Analysis
  • 4.4 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. KEY DATA CENTER STATISTICS

  • 5.1 Existing Data Center Facilities in the United Kingdom (in MW)
  • 5.2 Upcoming Data Center Projects in the United Kingdom (2024-2029)
  • 5.3 List of Data Center Operators in the United Kingdom
  • 5.4 Analysis on Data Center CAPEX the United Kingdom

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 Market Segmentation - By Infrastructure
    • 6.1.1 Market Segmentation - By Electrical Infrastructure
    • 6.1.1.1 Power Distribution Solution
    • 6.1.1.1.1 PDU - Basic and Smart - Metered and Switched solutions
    • 6.1.1.1.2 Transfer Switches
    • 6.1.1.1.2.1 Static
    • 6.1.1.1.2.2 Automatic (ATS)
    • 6.1.1.1.3 Switchgear
    • 6.1.1.1.3.1 Low Voltage
    • 6.1.1.1.3.2 Medium Voltage
    • 6.1.1.1.4 Power Panels and Components
    • 6.1.1.1.5 Other Power Distribution Solutions
    • 6.1.1.2 Power Back up Solutions
    • 6.1.1.2.1 UPS
    • 6.1.1.2.2 Generators
    • 6.1.1.3 Service - Design and Consulting, Integration, and Support and Maintenance
    • 6.1.2 Market Segmentation - By Mechanical Infrastructure
    • 6.1.2.1 Cooling Systems
    • 6.1.2.1.1 Immersion Cooling
    • 6.1.2.1.2 Direct-to-Chip Cooling
    • 6.1.2.1.3 Rear Door Heat Exchanger
    • 6.1.2.1.4 In-row and In-rack Cooling
    • 6.1.2.2 Racks
    • 6.1.2.3 Other Mechanical Infrastructure
    • 6.1.3 General Construction
  • 6.2 Market Segmentation - By Tier Type
    • 6.2.1 Tier-I and-II
    • 6.2.2 Tier-III
    • 6.2.3 Tier-IV
  • 6.3 Market Segmentation - By End User
    • 6.3.1 Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance
    • 6.3.2 IT and Telecommunications
    • 6.3.3 Government and Defense
    • 6.3.4 Healthcare
    • 6.3.5 Other End Users

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Company Profiles
    • 7.1.1 SKANSKA UK PLC
    • 7.1.2 AECOM
    • 7.1.3 ISG Ltd
    • 7.1.4 Rider Levett Bucknall
    • 7.1.5 Mercury Engineering
    • 7.1.6 Mace Group
    • 7.1.7 Laing O'Rourke
    • 7.1.8 Goodman Group
    • 7.1.9 ARUP
    • 7.1.10 JCA Engineering
    • 7.1.11 Bouygues Energies & Services (Equans Group)
    • 7.1.12 2bm Limited (Keysource Group)
  • *List Not Exhaustive

8. INVESTMENTS ANALYSIS

9. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

10. ABOUT US

  • 10.1 Industries Covered
  • 10.2 Illustrative List of Clients in the Industry
  • 10.3 Our Customized Research Capabilities
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United Kingdom Data Center Construction Industry Segmentation

Data center construction combines physical processes used to construct a data center facility. It chains construction standards with data center operational environment requirements.

The UK data center construction market is segmented by infrastructure (electrical infrastructure (power distribution solution (PDU, transfer switches, switchgear, power panels and components, and other power distribution solutions)), power back-up solutions (UPS and generators), service - design and consulting, integration, and support and maintenance, mechanical infrastructure (cooling systems (immersion cooling, direct-to-chip cooling, rear door heat exchanger, and in-row and in-rack cooling)), racks, and other mechanical infrastructure)), general construction, tier type (tier 1 and 2, tier 3, and tier 4), and end user (banking, financial services and insurance, IT and telecommunications, government and defense, healthcare, and other end users). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in value (USD) for all the above segments.

Market Segmentation - By Infrastructure Market Segmentation - By Electrical Infrastructure Power Distribution Solution PDU - Basic and Smart - Metered and Switched solutions
Transfer Switches Static
Automatic (ATS)
Switchgear Low Voltage
Medium Voltage
Power Panels and Components
Other Power Distribution Solutions
Power Back up Solutions UPS
Generators
Service - Design and Consulting, Integration, and Support and Maintenance
Market Segmentation - By Mechanical Infrastructure Cooling Systems Immersion Cooling
Direct-to-Chip Cooling
Rear Door Heat Exchanger
In-row and In-rack Cooling
Racks
Other Mechanical Infrastructure
General Construction
Market Segmentation - By Tier Type Tier-I and-II
Tier-III
Tier-IV
Market Segmentation - By End User Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance
IT and Telecommunications
Government and Defense
Healthcare
Other End Users
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United Kingdom Data Center Construction Market Research FAQs

How big is the United Kingdom Data Center Construction Market?

The United Kingdom Data Center Construction Market size is expected to reach USD 1.94 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 13.96% to reach USD 4.24 billion by 2031.

What is the current United Kingdom Data Center Construction Market size?

In 2025, the United Kingdom Data Center Construction Market size is expected to reach USD 1.94 billion.

Who are the key players in United Kingdom Data Center Construction Market?

AECOM, Jacobs Engineering Group, Turner & Townsend, Arup and Collen Construction Limited are the major companies operating in the United Kingdom Data Center Construction Market.

What years does this United Kingdom Data Center Construction Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the United Kingdom Data Center Construction Market size was estimated at USD 1.67 billion. The report covers the United Kingdom Data Center Construction Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the United Kingdom Data Center Construction Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030 and 2031.

United Kingdom Data Center Construction Industry Report

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