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

3.0

Nov 20, 2025

Pros Cons

Assistant quantity surveyor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good experience in this company

Cons

work and life not balance

Arcadis Response

5mo

We appreciate you sharing your experience, especially your comments on having a good experience in the company as well as your concerns work-life balance. Your feedback is important to us. At Arcadis, we strive to create an environment where our people can thrive both professionally and personally. Thank you for taking the time to provide your insights.

4.0

Nov 19, 2025

Good company culture but slow salary progression

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everything is great, except for the salary.

Cons

Salary progression is slower compared to other MNCs.

Arcadis Response

5mo

We appreciate you sharing your thoughts on our good company culture and your observations about remuneration. Your feedback helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace. Insights like yours guide us as we continually review our compensation practices to support growth and reward our people. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input.

5.0

Nov 19, 2025

Best company ever

Ml engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I loved working here, very supportive management

Cons

I loved working here, no cons!

Arcadis Response

5mo

We’re delighted to hear that you loved working here and found the management very supportive. It’s motivating to see this reflected in your experience, 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 glad you had such a positive journey at Arcadis. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

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