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 314 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 279 reviews)); "Good benefits and flex working" ((in 214 reviews)); "Great colleagues and some really brilliant individuals" ((in 127 reviews)); "Good working environment and people" ((in 103 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)); "Low pay and work can be tedious" ((in 161 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 124 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 64 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 59 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

(4,548 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 4,548 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

Jan 15, 2026

Solid

Designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work environment and work life balance

Cons

Low pay amounts and people keep on leaving

Arcadis Response

4mo

We recognize your observations about the good work environment and work-life balance, as well as your concerns regarding remuneration and organizational changes. We are committed to creating a workplace where our people can thrive, and your experience helps guide our ongoing efforts to improve compensation and retention for all team members. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

2.0

Jan 14, 2026

Arcadis

Intern architect ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hybrid work, great work life balance

Cons

It is harder to get promotions, compare to other firms

Arcadis Response

4mo

We recognize your observations about working at Arcadis, especially your comments on hybrid work and work-life balance, as well as your concerns regarding growth opportunities. We aim to create an environment where our people can thrive and grow, and your experience helps guide our ongoing efforts to improve career progression and support for all team members. Thank you for raising these points and sharing your perspective.

1.0

Jan 14, 2026

Good environment, poor pay.

Quantity surveyor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive staff, willingness to work towards development and chartership.

Cons

Despite my professional development efforts, securing memberships, taking on significant internal roles, and consistently exceeding expectations for our clients, these actions have rarely resulted in any meaningful increase in my compensation. In reality, my current salary is materially below market rates by about £10–15k, considering my region, responsibilities, and years of experience. Arcadis’s proposed solution is for me to pursue an internal promotion if I wish to receive a pay rise.

Arcadis Response

5mo

We recognize your observations about the supportive staff and willingness to work towards development and chartership, as well as your feedback regarding remuneration and salary reviews. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Insights such as yours guide us as we work to ensure our compensation and reward practices reflect the value and contributions of our team members. Thank you for raising these points.

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