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.

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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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Reviews by job title

5K reviews

4.0

Apr 18, 2026

Na

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance. Insurance 401k match

Cons

Moving up can be tough

Arcadis Response

1mo

We’re delighted to hear that you value the work-life balance and healthcare benefits. We also recognize your observation about growth challenges. 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, feedback like yours highlights areas—such as career progression—where we can continue to strengthen support for our people moving forward. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

5.0

Apr 17, 2026

Fantastic Employer

Graduate project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very informed interview process. The colleagues are very welcoming and helpful and the graduate scheme is amazing.

Cons

Not experienced any negatives over the past 6 months

Arcadis Response

1mo

We’re delighted to hear that you liked the hiring process, your supportive colleagues, and the graduate program amazing. It’s motivating to see this reflected in your experience, as we’re committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive. Your recognition of our supportive culture and graduate programme affirms our focus on building an environment where early-career professionals can learn and grow. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback.

3.0

Apr 15, 2026

Awesome projects, subpar compensation

Project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, interesting projects, significant diversity in work, flex-time, remote work compatible.

Cons

Pay is substandard and not well adjusted to the market. Not much is done to retain high quality employees which contributes to turnover.

Arcadis Response

1mo

We recognize your observations about compensation, noting your appreciation for the diverse projects, work flexibility, and remote work at Arcadis. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Your insights about compensation and retention guide us as we strive to evolve our practices for the benefit of our people, ensuring we attract and retain high-quality talent while maintaining an engaging and inclusive work environment. Thank you for raising these points and sharing your feedback.

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