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

5.0

Sep 25, 2025

Happy Place To work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Best family friendly Organisations Work life balance

Cons

Salary is not upto the market Less Quality project

Arcadis Response

7mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We are pleased to hear that the atmosphere and work-life balance have resonated with you. Regarding your feedback, we understand these are important aspects. We recognize the importance of engaging and challenging work. We are committed to enhancing our project portfolio by investing in innovative practices and continuous improvement to ensure our projects meet high standards and inspire our teams. Your feedback is invaluable, and we are dedicated to making the necessary improvements. Thank you again for your honesty and for being a valued part of the organization!

2.0

Sep 24, 2025

Understaffed, overworked, and little recognition

Environmental consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great colleagues – supportive, talented, and genuinely nice to work with

Cons

Always understaffed with people leaving but no new hires, workloads keep piling up, pay rises are rare, recognition is minimal, and while juniors get squeezed, seniors keep getting promoted.

4.0

Sep 24, 2025

Good company

Transportation engineer 1

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Big projects, good IT group

Cons

Difficult to move up/increase pay.

Arcadis Response

8mo

We’re pleased to hear that you valued working on big projects and appreciated the strength of our IT group. At Arcadis, we strive to provide meaningful opportunities, and the technology support our teams need to succeed. We also acknowledge your feedback about the challenges around moving up or increasing pay. Career progression and competitive compensation are priorities for us, and we continuously review our processes to improve transparency and growth opportunities across all levels. Your input helps inform these ongoing efforts.

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