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 296 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 280 reviews)); "The benefits are good and they even offer a week of paid maternity/paternity leave for new parents." ((in 204 reviews)); "Great colleagues and some really brilliant individuals" ((in 125 reviews)); "Good working environment and people" ((in 92 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 244 reviews)); "Low pay and work can be tedious" ((in 161 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 128 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 60 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

(4,536 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 4,536 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

5.0

Apr 1, 2026

Pretty decent place to work

Architectural designer i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Work is engaging 2. Firm provides plenty of mentorship opportunities 3. Pay is decent for entry-level

Cons

1. Deadlines can be frantic at times

Arcadis Response

1mo

We’re delighted to hear that you found the work engaging, appreciated the mentorship opportunities, and felt that the pay was decent for entry-level roles. We also recognize your point about deadlines sometimes being short. We’re committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive. Feedback like yours helps us continue to strengthen our support for team members, especially around project timelines and workload management. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

3.0

Apr 1, 2026

Okay company

Interior designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stable and worldwide scale. basic benefits

Cons

laid off ppl and basic benefits

Arcadis Response

1mo

We appreciate you sharing your experience about the stable and global scale at Arcadis, as well as your feedback on benefits and recent layoffs. Your perspective helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment where our people feel supported, and feedback like yours helps us evolve in ways that support stability and growth for everyone. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input.

4.0

Apr 1, 2026

Great people

Assistant project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People and flexibility are great

Cons

Salary isn't competitive as other places

Arcadis Response

1mo

We’re delighted to hear that you find the people and flexibility at Arcadis to be great. It’s motivating to see this reflected in your experience, as we’re committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive. We also recognize your feedback regarding salary competitiveness, and feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

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