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 4.1 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 (226) , Engineer (121) , Consultant (103) , Quantity Surveyor (82) , Senior Project Manager (75) , Senior Consultant (64) , Senior Engineer (64) , Graduate Engineer (60) , Project Engineer (54) , Assistant Project Manager (50) , 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 297 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 283 reviews)); "Good benefits and flex working" ((in 210 reviews)); "Great colleagues and some really brilliant individuals" ((in 123 reviews)); "Great experience and the team used to be better" ((in 104 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 251 reviews)); "Pay and compensation is low" ((in 166 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 131 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 58 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 57 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.

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3.9

75% would recommend to a friend

(4,533 total reviews)

Heather Polinsky

61% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

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 4,533 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

May 15, 2026

Flexible environment but struggles with management and pay

Senior project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Can be flexible, good development

Cons

poor line management, unclear leadership, not competitive salary

Arcadis Response

2w

We recognize your appreciation of our flexible environment and opportunities for good development, as well as your concerns regarding, leadership strategy & communication clarity, and remuneration. Hearing a range of experiences allows us to stay mindful of how we evolve our culture for the benefit of all employees, ensuring we work towards clarity in leadership and competitive compensation. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

4.0

May 14, 2026

Good benefits but limited advancement opportunities

Sr. associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, Lots of PTO

Cons

Limited advancement opportunities. Leadership lacks clear direction.

Arcadis Response

2w

We recognize your appreciation of our good benefits and PTO, as well as your concerns regarding growth opportunities and leadership direction. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Insights like yours help us stay mindful of how we evolve our culture and leadership approach for the benefit of all employees. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

4.0

May 14, 2026

Engaging projects but behind on pay

Senior geoenvironmental consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting Projects, Good pension, Private Health Insurance

Cons

Slow to react market at times, pay and lack of firm policy in relation to overtime, retention of talent can be an issue

Arcadis Response

2w

We recognize your appreciation of our diverse projects, good pension, and healthcare benefits, as well as your concerns regarding pay, overtime policies, and retention. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Insights about market responsiveness and talent retention guide us as we shape a supportive and purpose-driven environment for all team members. Thank you for raising these points and sharing your feedback.

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