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?

76% 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 (227) , Engineer (121) , Consultant (103) , Quantity Surveyor (82) , Senior Project Manager (75) , Senior Consultant (66) , Senior Engineer (65) , Graduate Engineer (60) , Project Engineer (54) , Assistant Project Manager (51) , 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 288 reviews)); "Good benefits and a Remote Worker policy that is very good." ((in 211 reviews)); "Great colleagues and always ready to support" ((in 128 reviews)); "Great experience and the team used to be better" ((in 95 reviews))

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

"Low salary and QS have to cove other departments expenses" ((in 256 reviews)); "Pay and compensation is low" ((in 165 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 130 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 62 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 60 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

76% would recommend to a friend

(4,545 total reviews)

Heather Polinsky

57% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

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 4,545 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

4.0

Feb 11, 2026

Good place to work

Architectural designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team, interesting projects, great office environment

Cons

The acquisition was a bit messy, although tolerable. It feels like things became more rigid afterwards.

Arcadis Response

4mo

We appreciate you sharing your experience about working with a good team culture, variety of projects, and a positive office environment. Your perspective helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace. We understand that acquisitions can bring about change, and feedback like yours highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input.

5.0

Feb 9, 2026

Solid Company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

leadership generally cares about individual team members and has put a lot of emphasis on retaining talent

Cons

its a consulting firm...so you just need to expect the be constantly grinding.

Arcadis Response

4mo

We’re delighted to hear that you’ve experienced strong leadership support on the team and good retention strategy at Arcadis. We also recognize your observations regarding the workload and pacing in a Consulting firm. It’s motivating to see your positive experience with our leadership reflected in your review, as we’re committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive. Feedback like yours also highlights areas we can continue to strengthen, ensuring we support our teams as they navigate the dynamic nature of consulting work. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

4.0

Feb 5, 2026

WFH Setup

Vulnerability engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

WFH Setup, good culture, good compensation

Cons

Still need proper standardization for the tools and processes within IT

Arcadis Response

4mo

We’re delighted to hear that you appreciate the hybrid setup, good culture, and competitive remuneration at Arcadis. We also recognize your feedback regarding the standardization and challenges in equipment assignment. It’s motivating to see positive experiences like yours reflected in your review, as we’re committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive. Feedback like yours highlights areas we can continue to strengthen, particularly in improving our IT strategy and tools to better support our teams. Thank you for sharing your feedback. Your insights help us further improve support for our people moving forward.

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