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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Reviews by job title

5K reviews

4.0

Feb 5, 2026

Great place

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility Hybrid working Good experience for a well recognised firm

Cons

Huge company, slower progression rates

Arcadis Response

4mo

We’re delighted to hear that you find Arcadis to be a great place to work, highlighting flexibility, and hybrid work setup. We also recognize your observations about growth opportunities. It’s motivating to see this reflected in your experience, as we’re committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive. Feedback like yours highlights areas we can continue to strengthen, ensuring we evolve our career development pathways while maintaining a supportive and engaging environment. Thank you for sharing your feedback. Your insights help us further improve support for our people moving forward.

3.0

Feb 5, 2026

BIM

Bim modeller/ bim coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits such as HMO additional allowances HYBRID setup

Cons

Low salary compare to other international company

Arcadis Response

4mo

We appreciate you sharing your feedback about the good benefits such as HMO, additional allowances, and the hybrid setup, as well as your thoughts on remuneration and career growth. Your insights on our benefits and work arrangements affirm our ongoing efforts to offer a balanced and rewarding environment. At the same time, feedback regarding salary and career progression highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. We’re committed to reviewing our approaches so our people can thrive and grow within Arcadis. Thank you for sharing your perspective.

4.0

Feb 4, 2026

Assistant Cost Consultant

Assistant cost consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Diverse experience from working across sectors possible at junior levels

Cons

Progression can be halted by over structured reviews

Arcadis Response

4mo

We appreciate you sharing your experience including your perspective on the diverse experience across sectors and some challenges with progression. Your insights on both the opportunities and progression processes help guide our approach. It helps us ensure we’re evolving in ways that support collaboration and growth for everyone, while also reviewing our performance and development frameworks to better support career advancement. Thank you for sharing your perspective.

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