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 291 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 flex working" ((in 211 reviews)); "Great colleagues and always ready to support" ((in 124 reviews)); "Great working environment and people." ((in 98 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 246 reviews)); "Pay and compensation is low" ((in 164 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 128 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 58 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 56 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

(4,551 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 4,551 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).

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

5K reviews

4.0

Jan 6, 2026

work and life balance

Stormwater engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

work and life balance, nice colleague, good benefits

Cons

the salary is lower than market average

Arcadis Response

5mo

We appreciate you sharing your experience regarding work-life balance, supportive colleagues, and good benefits at Arcadis, as well as your feedback on remuneration bracket. Your feedback on compensation helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace. We remain committed to providing an environment where people feel supported and valued, and insights like yours guide our ongoing efforts to improve reward and recognition for our team members. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input.

5.0

Jan 6, 2026

Best culture, amazing professionals

Staff water engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My coworkers are the best people, both the ones in my office and my project teams across the country. Arcadis culture has captivated me since my start at the company and it has remained strong. As a multinational company, the opportunities work opportunities are endless. Hybrid work environment is also a plus, with great flexibility.

Cons

Nothing that impairs or prevent me from growing or doing great work.

Arcadis Response

5mo

We’re delighted to hear that you are experiencing great culture since day 1 at Arcadis, having opportunities for growth, flexibility at work, and a supportive environment. It’s motivating to see these positive experiences reflected, as we’re committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive. Your recognition affirms our focus on building a collaborative and purpose-driven culture, and we’re pleased to know that our approach to flexibility and opportunity resonates with you. Thank you for sharing your positive experience.

3.0

Jan 6, 2026

Good co-workers

Architectural designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Kind co-workers, interesting projects, decent benefits

Cons

Toxic leadership in some depts

Arcadis Response

5mo

We’re delighted to hear that you value your team, variety of projects, and good benefits during your time at Arcadis. We also recognize your observations regarding leadership strategy within the organization. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen, especially around leadership and management practices, as we support development across the organization. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

Viewing 178 - 180 of 4,551 Reviews

Jobs at Arcadis

Water Engineering Intern

Principal Environmental Permitting Manager

Traffic Signal Technician

Environmental Field Technician

Arcadis

Arcadis reviews

Ratings by category

Ratings by demographic groups

Reviews by job title

work and life balance

Best culture, amazing professionals

Good co-workers

Jobs at Arcadis

Arcadis reviews FAQs

Want the inside scoop on your own company?

Bowls

Followed companies

Job searches

Jobs at Arcadis

Arcadis reviews FAQs