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 290 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 278 reviews)); "Good benefits and flex working" ((in 206 reviews)); "Great colleagues and always ready to support" ((in 123 reviews)); "Great experience and the team used to be better" ((in 105 reviews))

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

"So no surprise that the salaries are low and there is always a reason why sadly we can't increase your salary at the moment" ((in 249 reviews)); "Pay and compensation is low" ((in 158 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 127 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 61 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 60 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.

What are the top reviewed Arcadis locations?

Paris , Villeurbanne , Strasbourg , Lyon , Coullons , Toulouse , Marseille

Arcadis reviews

3.9

75% would recommend to a friend

(4,554 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 4,554 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 Services de construction, réparation et maintenance industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

5K reviews

3.0

Sep 29, 2025

Massive Organisation

Senior project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, pay is competitive but annual compensation adjustments are not, great freedom for hybrid work and schedule

Cons

Lack of attention to local issues, retention of senior staff,

Arcadis Response

7mo

We recognize your observations about good benefits, competitive pay, flexible work setup. We recognize your thoughts about retention strategy. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Hearing a range of experiences allows us to stay mindful of how we evolve our culture for the benefit of all employees, especially in addressing local needs and retaining experienced team members. Thank you for raising these points. Your feedback on both the positives and areas for improvement is appreciated as we work to enhance the Arcadis experience for everyone.

3.0

Sep 26, 2025

Good flexibility, slow career growth

Project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good work life balance and remote flexibility

Cons

Lower than average pay. Slow career growth.

Arcadis Response

7mo

We appreciate your honest feedback and are glad to hear that you value the work-life balance and flexibility that we strive to provide for our employees. We understand the importance of career growth and competitive compensation as part of our employee experience. Your insights on this matter are valuable to us, and we are actively working on strategies to enhance career development opportunities and ensure our compensation packages are competitive within the industry. Thank you once again for your feedback.

5.0

Sep 26, 2025

A Supportive Company That Truly Values Work-Life Balance

Drafter/bim modeler

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company offers great benefits including HMO, allowances, and free food like coffee and breakfast, along with engaging activities and company events that encourage interaction among colleagues. It promotes a healthy work-life balance and provides the privilege of working from home, making it a supportive and people-focused environment.

Cons

Career growth can be slow, and much of the experience depends on your manager—having a good one makes your time here much more enjoyable. Aside from that, everything else has been positive.

Arcadis Response

7mo

Thank you for your positive review and for highlighting the supportive work environment at Arcadis. We are glad that you appreciate our focus on work-life balance and the benefits we provide. Your feedback on career growth is valuable. We are committed to enhancing career development opportunities to better support our employees’ advancement. Thanks again for your honesty and for being part of the team!

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