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 (65) , 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 305 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 a Remote Worker policy that is very good." ((in 221 reviews)); "Great colleagues and some really brilliant individuals" ((in 117 reviews)); "Great working environment and people." ((in 108 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 243 reviews)); "Pay and compensation is low" ((in 159 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 130 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 62 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 58 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

(4,539 total reviews)

Heather Polinsky

61% 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

3.5

Senior management

3.4

Compensation and benefits

Arcadis has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 4,539 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

4.0

Apr 6, 2026

As you’d expect from a Big Consultancy

Senior cost consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Part of a large international company, connect with industry leaders

Cons

Management doesn’t know the direction Arcadis is heading, heavily depends what sector you work in as all are different

Arcadis Response

2mo

We recognize your observations about being part of a large-scale international company and the opportunity to connect with industry leaders, as well as your concerns regarding management direction and the differences between sectors. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. We’re committed to fostering clear communication and alignment across all sectors, ensuring everyone feels connected to our shared vision while valuing the unique contributions of each team. Thank you for sharing your feedback

4.0

Apr 4, 2026

Fast progression if you want it

Junior engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A good pay level from my experience after putting in the work to get there. Paid for my degree apprenticeship as well.

Cons

Redundancy was scary and random. Bonus keeps getting lower by roughly 25% per year

Arcadis Response

2mo

We appreciate your observations about good remuneration, and the support for your degree apprenticeship, as well as your concerns regarding redundancy and changes in benefits structure. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. We are committed to providing meaningful growth opportunities and support, while also listening to concerns about job security and reward structures so we can evolve for the benefit of all team members. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

5.0

Apr 4, 2026

Good place to work

Staff electrical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good teammates, projects and mentorship

Cons

None that I can think of

Arcadis Response

2mo

We’re delighted to hear that you value the supportive teammates, diverse projects, and good mentorship opportunities at Arcadis. It’s motivating to see this reflected in your experience, as we’re committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive. Positive feedback like yours encourages us to continue fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for all our team members. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

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