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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Reviews by job title

5K reviews

4.0

Apr 15, 2026

Great People first culture

Assistant mechanical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very supportive working environment with a good focus on work life balance. Very social and friendly team.

Cons

Not applicable - team and projects are very technically rewarding and supportive

Arcadis Response

1mo

We’re delighted to hear that you find Arcadis to have a supportive working environment with focus on work-life balance, and that you appreciate collaborative teams. It’s motivating to see this reflected in your experience, as we’re committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive. Your recognition affirms our focus on building a collaborative and purpose-driven culture, and we’re glad to know that our projects are both technically rewarding and supportive for our team members. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback.

3.0

Apr 14, 2026

Experience at arcadis

Associate principal consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance, flexible work

Cons

Slow growth, low pay at joining and gradual growth of pay

Arcadis Response

1mo

We appreciate your feedback about work-life balance and flexible work, as well as your observations regarding growth opportunities, remuneration, and bonus structure. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. While we’re committed to providing flexibility and balance for our people, we also understand the importance of career progression and competitive compensation, and we are continuously working to improve in these areas. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. While we’re committed to providing flexibility and balance for our people, we also understand the importance of career progression and competitive compensation, and we are continuously working to improve in these areas.

4.0

Apr 13, 2026

Good company, flexible work, compensation leaves a lot to be desired

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work Good coworkers Interesting work Company is doing positive work in the world

Cons

Compensation is below average Opportunities for upward mobility aren't always clear

Arcadis Response

1mo

We appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the flexible work arrangements, good coworkers, and interesting work at Arcadis, as well as your feedback regarding remuneration and opportunities for growth. Your perspective helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace. At Arcadis, we believe in empowering our people to make an impact, and your input on compensation and career progression is valuable as we strive to ensure a rewarding and supportive environment for all team members. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input.

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