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 310 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 286 reviews)); "The benefits are good and they even offer a week of paid maternity/paternity leave for new parents." ((in 204 reviews)); "Great colleagues and some really brilliant individuals" ((in 121 reviews)); "Great experience and the team used to be better" ((in 100 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Arcadis according to real employee reviews?

"You will start with a very low salary here and then progress even slower in terms of salary raise" ((in 255 reviews)); "Low pay and over worked" ((in 165 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 128 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 65 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 61 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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5K reviews

4.0

Nov 14, 2025

Great team

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Projects are good to work on

Cons

- Progression could be better

Arcadis Response

5mo

We’re delighted to hear that you found the team at Arcadis great and enjoyed working on good projects. We also recognize your observation regarding progression and opportunities for growth. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen, including supporting career progression and development across the organization. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

3.0

Nov 11, 2025

It was a decent job

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Extremely good work/life, good engineers

Cons

Not too much room for improvement

Arcadis Response

5mo

We appreciate you sharing that your time at Arcadis offered extremely work/life balance and the experience to work with good engineers, as well as your observation about limited opportunity for growth. We remain committed to fostering an environment where our people can thrive and grow, while continuing to focus on creating opportunities for professional advancement. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input and for sharing your experience.

3.0

Nov 11, 2025

Good Company

Pursuit specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Remote work 100% of the time Good benefits

Cons

Too much red tape Too many levels of management Not eligible for any bonuses

Arcadis Response

5mo

We appreciate you sharing your experience, especially noting the benefits of remote work and good benefits, as well as your concerns about other benefits eligibility. Your feedback on both the positives and the areas for improvement helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace. Thank you for taking the time to provide your insights and for sharing your perspective with us.

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