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 298 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 284 reviews)); "The benefits are good and they even offer a week of paid maternity/paternity leave for new parents." ((in 208 reviews)); "Great colleagues and always ready to support" ((in 131 reviews)); "Good working environment" ((in 102 reviews))

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

"So no surprise that the salaries are low and there is always a reason why sadly we can't increase your salary at the moment" ((in 249 reviews)); "Pay and compensation is low" ((in 162 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 126 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 65 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 58 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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5K reviews

1.0

Apr 6, 2026

Good people, poor pay, really poor benefits, fine short-term, not long-term

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Genuinely great teams and coworkers. Project managers are often excellent and supportive. Some projects are interesting depending on which team you land on. You can learn from experienced people if you're paired with the right group.

Cons

Salary and benefits are well below market; the company is noticeably stingy on compensation. Culture is strictly heads-down work with little social or team engagement, so burnout and boredom hit fast. HR is unhelpful, often unprofessional, and lacks the knowledge to actually support staff. Limited growth and recognition make it hard to justify staying long-term.

Arcadis Response

1mo

We recognize your observations about the genuine teammates and supportive leaders at Arcadis, as well as your concerns regarding remuneration, benefits structure, and long-term growth opportunities. While we’re pleased to hear you valued the teamwork and learning from experienced colleagues, we take your concerns about compensation, benefits, and support seriously. Insights like yours guide us as we continue shaping a more balanced, supportive, and purpose-driven environment for all team members. Thank you for raising these points.

5.0

Apr 6, 2026

Strong team and leadership

Construction coordinator ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good team, good leadership and manager. Work life balance is good depending on how many hours your functional area works per week.

Cons

Pay advancement difficulties and adjustments per year are low

Arcadis Response

1mo

We’re delighted to hear that you experienced a good team culture, strong & supportive leadership, with a positive work-life balance during your time at Arcadis. We also recognize your observations about challenges with yearly pay structure. It’s motivating to see our commitment to fostering strong teams and effective leadership reflected in your experience, as we strive to create a workplace where people can thrive. At the same time, feedback like yours highlights areas—such as pay advancement—where we can continue to strengthen support for our people moving forward. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

4.0

Apr 6, 2026

As you’d expect from a Big Consultancy

Senior cost consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Part of a large international company, connect with industry leaders

Cons

Management doesn’t know the direction Arcadis is heading, heavily depends what sector you work in as all are different

Arcadis Response

1mo

We recognize your observations about being part of a large-scale international company and the opportunity to connect with industry leaders, as well as your concerns regarding management direction and the differences between sectors. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. We’re committed to fostering clear communication and alignment across all sectors, ensuring everyone feels connected to our shared vision while valuing the unique contributions of each team. Thank you for sharing your feedback

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