Does Arcadis pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Arcadis employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Arcadis. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Arcadis?

75% of Arcadis employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Arcadis 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Arcadis?

Project Manager (227) , Engineer (121) , Consultant (104) , Quantity Surveyor (82) , Senior Project Manager (75) , Senior Consultant (66) , Senior Engineer (65) , Graduate Engineer (60) , Project Engineer (54) , Assistant Project Manager (51) , Civil Engineer (50) , Environmental Scientist (50) , Associate (48) , Principal Engineer (48) , Intern (46)

What are the pros of working at Arcadis according to real employee reviews?

"I live and work in London and I have only ever met great people at Arcadis!" ((in 309 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 281 reviews)); "The benefits are good and they even offer a week of paid maternity/paternity leave for new parents." ((in 190 reviews)); "Great colleagues and some really brilliant individuals" ((in 124 reviews)); "Great experience and the team used to be better" ((in 103 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Arcadis according to real employee reviews?

"Low salary and QS have to cove other departments expenses" ((in 250 reviews)); "Low pay and work can be tedious" ((in 159 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 126 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 61 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 52 reviews))

What are employees saying about Arcadis layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Arcadis layoffs and their outlook for job security at Arcadis in 2026.

Arcadis reviews

3.9

75% would recommend to a friend

(4,555 total reviews)

Heather Polinsky

53% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.6

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

3.4

Compensation and benefits

Arcadis has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 4,555 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Arcadis employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Servicios de construcción, reparación y mantenimiento industry (3.7 stars).

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5K reviews

5.0

Sep 26, 2025

A Supportive Company That Truly Values Work-Life Balance

Drafter/bim modeler

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company offers great benefits including HMO, allowances, and free food like coffee and breakfast, along with engaging activities and company events that encourage interaction among colleagues. It promotes a healthy work-life balance and provides the privilege of working from home, making it a supportive and people-focused environment.

Cons

Career growth can be slow, and much of the experience depends on your manager—having a good one makes your time here much more enjoyable. Aside from that, everything else has been positive.

Arcadis Response

8mo

Thank you for your positive review and for highlighting the supportive work environment at Arcadis. We are glad that you appreciate our focus on work-life balance and the benefits we provide. Your feedback on career growth is valuable. We are committed to enhancing career development opportunities to better support our employees’ advancement. Thanks again for your honesty and for being part of the team!

5.0

Sep 25, 2025

Happy Place To work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Best family friendly Organisations Work life balance

Cons

Salary is not upto the market Less Quality project

Arcadis Response

8mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We are pleased to hear that the atmosphere and work-life balance have resonated with you. Regarding your feedback, we understand these are important aspects. We recognize the importance of engaging and challenging work. We are committed to enhancing our project portfolio by investing in innovative practices and continuous improvement to ensure our projects meet high standards and inspire our teams. Your feedback is invaluable, and we are dedicated to making the necessary improvements. Thank you again for your honesty and for being a valued part of the organization!

2.0

Sep 24, 2025

Understaffed, overworked, and little recognition

Environmental consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great colleagues – supportive, talented, and genuinely nice to work with

Cons

Always understaffed with people leaving but no new hires, workloads keep piling up, pay rises are rare, recognition is minimal, and while juniors get squeezed, seniors keep getting promoted.

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