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?

75% of Arcadis employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Arcadis 4.0 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

75% would recommend to a friend

(4,553 total reviews)

Heather Polinsky

53% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.6

Career opportunities

3.4

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 9, 2025

normal

Assistant quantity surveyor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good to learn about qs

Cons

o t culture very strong

Arcadis Response

7mo

We appreciate your honesty and are glad to hear that you find it beneficial to learn about quantity surveying at Arcadis. Your insights are important to us, and we continuously strive to improve our workplace culture and support for our employees. Thank you once again for your feedback and for being a part of the organization!

5.0

Nov 8, 2025

Great Company, Fair Pay

Principal engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture with a focus on employee. A lot of flexibility and good work / life balance.

Cons

Some offices operate as stand-alone and don't communicate well with other offices/staff.

Arcadis Response

7mo

We’re delighted to hear that you value our great culture, flexibility, and focus on work/life balance at Arcadis. It’s motivating to see this reflected in your experience, as we’re committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive. Your feedback on office communication and growth opportunities highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Thank you for sharing your feedback and advice to management.

3.0

Nov 8, 2025

Corporate

Architectural designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The projects are cool, everything else is mid.

Cons

There's a culture of micromanagement. Some egos in the middle management ranks.

Arcadis Response

6mo

We are glad to hear your appreciation for the supportive team and collaborative work environment. We also recognize your observations about career progression and structured guidance. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Thank you for sharing your feedback. Your insights are valuable as we strive to further improve career development and support for our people at Arcadis.

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