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 306 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 296 reviews)); "The benefits are good and they even offer a week of paid maternity/paternity leave for new parents." ((in 216 reviews)); "Great colleagues and some really brilliant individuals" ((in 131 reviews)); "Great experience and the team used to be better" ((in 107 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 253 reviews)); "Low pay and work can be tedious" ((in 159 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 128 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 61 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 59 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

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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).

Reviews by job title

5K reviews

4.0

Sep 9, 2025

Hydraulic Engineer

Water engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Quality of Life and flexible schedule

Cons

Stressful work demands and low pay

Arcadis Response

7mo

We appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the quality of life and flexible schedule, as well as the challenges around stressful work demands and pay. Your feedback highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. While we strive to offer flexibility and balance, we recognize the importance of addressing work demands and compensation to ensure a rewarding environment for all team members. Thank you for taking the time to provide your insights.

5.0

Sep 9, 2025

Great Global Company and Good Opportunities

Resident engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Pay and Work Life Balance

Cons

Competition for Raise and Promotion

Arcadis Response

7mo

We’re delighted to hear that you appreciate the good pay and work-life balance at Arcadis. It’s motivating to see this reflected in your experience, as we’re committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive. At the same time, your feedback about competition for raises and promotions is important for us to consider as we continue shaping a supportive and purpose-driven environment for all team members. Thank you for sharing your perspective.

4.0

Sep 5, 2025

Good

Project director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to work and grow

Cons

Lack of technologies used and equipement

Arcadis Response

8mo

Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s great to hear that Arcadis has been a supportive place for both your professional growth and ongoing development over the years. We truly value your feedback and your longstanding commitment to the team.

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