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 (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 296 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 278 reviews)); "The benefits are good and they even offer a week of paid maternity/paternity leave for new parents." ((in 212 reviews)); "Great colleagues and always ready to support" ((in 122 reviews)); "Good company welfare and working environment" ((in 106 reviews))

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

"salary is low and can be better compared to industry standards" ((in 246 reviews)); "Pay is low and can be improved" ((in 162 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 125 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 61 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 59 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

(4,541 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 4,541 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

Mar 20, 2026

Great place to work due to people focus

Associate technical director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People Projects - wins large infrastructure projects Flexibility e.g family friendly policies

Cons

Renumeration doesn’t feel too competitive. Workload is often very high

Arcadis Response

2mo

We're delighted to hear that you value the people first approach, large infrastructure projects, and flexibility such as family-friendly policies. Your recognition affirms our focus on building a collaborative and purpose-driven culture. At the same time, your feedback regarding remuneration and workload highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development and well-being across the organization. Insights like these guide us as we shape a supportive environment, including ongoing review of our reward packages and advancement opportunities. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

2.0

Mar 20, 2026

quantity surveyor

Quantity surveyor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good working env. CPD support internal training

Cons

work over time large scale of projects

Arcadis Response

2mo

We are glad that you value the good working environment, and internal training, and we recognize your concerns regarding workload and working late hours. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Thank you for sharing your feedback

5.0

Mar 19, 2026

One of the best companies to work for

Ohl designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work options, strong team support, and clear career development plans.

Cons

At times, the workload can be overwhelming, and the bonus structure is not very strong.

Arcadis Response

2mo

We’re delighted to hear that you value our flexible work options, strong team support, and clear career development plans. We also recognize your observations about the workload sometimes being overwhelming and bonus structure. It’s motivating to see our commitment to flexibility, support, and development reflected in your experience, as we strive to create a workplace where people can thrive. At the same time, feedback like yours highlights areas—such as workload and compensation—where we can continue to strengthen support for our people moving forward. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

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