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 311 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 273 reviews)); "Good benefits and vacation accumulation" ((in 202 reviews)); "Great colleagues and always ready to support" ((in 124 reviews)); "Good working environment" ((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 247 reviews)); "Low pay and work can be tedious" ((in 159 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 131 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 65 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 62 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

(4,553 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 4,553 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

Nov 29, 2025

Review

Senior bim engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance Flexibility Global exposure

Cons

Low increments Slow Career progress

Arcadis Response

5mo

We’re delighted to hear that you value the work-life balance and global exposure at Arcadis, as well as the flexibility offered. We also recognize your observations about career progress and opportunities. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen, particularly around career progression and leadership opportunities, as we support development across the organization. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

4.0

Nov 27, 2025

Good

Apprentice engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good as a start into professional work

Cons

Can struggle with workload from time to time

Arcadis Response

5mo

We’re delighted to hear that you found your role as a good start to professional work, and we recognize your observation about the workload management. It’s motivating to see your positive experience reflected, as we’re committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive. Feedback like this also highlights areas we can continue to strengthen, such as supporting our teams in managing workload balance and growth opportunities. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

4.0

Nov 25, 2025

Walk the Walk

Programme controls director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Generally care about employee wellbeing, and there is room for development

Cons

Employees can sometimes take advantage and the company does not stamp it out

Arcadis Response

5mo

We recognize your observations about employee wellbeing and opportunities for development. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Insights like yours guide us as we continue shaping a supportive and purpose-driven environment for all team members, ensuring our values are reflected in everyday actions. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

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