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 4.1 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 (226) , Engineer (121) , Consultant (103) , Quantity Surveyor (82) , Senior Project Manager (75) , Senior Consultant (65) , Senior Engineer (64) , Graduate Engineer (60) , Project Engineer (54) , Assistant Project Manager (50) , 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 301 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 281 reviews)); "Good benefits and a Remote Worker policy that is very good." ((in 197 reviews)); "Great colleagues and always ready to support" ((in 130 reviews)); "Great experience and the team used to be better" ((in 102 reviews))

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

"You will start with a very low salary here and then progress even slower in terms of salary raise" ((in 254 reviews)); "Low pay and work can be tedious" ((in 155 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 127 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 66 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 62 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

(4,535 total reviews)

Heather Polinsky

61% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.0

Culture & values

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

3.4

Compensation and benefits

Arcadis has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 4,535 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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4.0

May 11, 2026

Flexible work policy, but lacks support for juniors

Civil engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible working policy allowing WFH

Cons

Leadership/senior management do not care for junior engineers, including guilt tripping/shaming utilising WFH policy (endorsed by the global CEO)

Arcadis Response

3w

We are glad you appreciate our flexible working policy and we also recognize your concerns regarding the support for junior members. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. We strive to ensure that all team members—including our junior engineers—feel supported and empowered, and your input helps us stay mindful of how we evolve our culture for everyone. Thank you for raising these points.

3.0

May 8, 2026

Interesting projects but low pay and long hours

Staff geologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting projects, early career opportunities, lots of available billable work

Cons

low pay, long hours, high turnover

Arcadis Response

3w

We appreciate you sharing your experience about diverse projects, early career opportunities, and observations growth opportunity, work hours, and structural changes during your time at Arcadis. Your perspective helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization, while also celebrating the opportunities our projects provide. Thank you for taking the time to provide your insights.

3.0

May 4, 2026

Relaxed environment but lower pay and too much remote work

Water engineer i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Relaxed work environment - No late hours

Cons

- Lower pay - Too much remote

Arcadis Response

4w

We appreciate you sharing your experience about the relaxed work environment, as well as your concerns regarding remuneration and remote work setup. Your perspective helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace. Hearing a range of experiences allows us to stay mindful of how we evolve our culture for the benefit of all employees, ensuring we address both flexibility and compensation as part of our ongoing improvements. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input.

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Flexible work policy, but lacks support for juniors

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