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 (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 303 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 275 reviews)); "Good benefits and a Remote Worker policy that is very good." ((in 202 reviews)); "Great colleagues and some really brilliant individuals" ((in 125 reviews)); "Great experience and the team used to be better" ((in 103 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 248 reviews)); "Low pay and work can be tedious" ((in 166 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 133 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 62 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 61 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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5K reviews

5.0

Feb 2, 2026

Best Work Life Balance

Cad/bim modeler

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance, company culture, people

Cons

Less increments as compared to other MNCs

Arcadis Response

4mo

We’re delighted to hear that you consider Arcadis to have great work life balance, good culture, and supportive people. We believe in empowering our people to make an impact, and it’s great to know that our supportive culture and focus on balance resonate with you. We also appreciate your note about increment, as feedback like this helps us stay mindful of how we evolve our rewards and recognition practices. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

5.0

Jan 28, 2026

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Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very Good and very positive

Cons

lot of downtime in projects

Arcadis Response

4mo

We’re delighted to hear that you find your experience at Arcadis to be very good and positive. It’s motivating to see this reflected in your experience, as we’re committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive. We also recognize your note about downtime in projects, and hearing a range of experiences allows us to stay mindful of how we evolve our culture for the benefit of all employees. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

3.0

Jan 28, 2026

Arcadis

Geologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Cool projects/travel and optional trip somewhere to promote career growth and exposure

Cons

pigeonholed experience, rare approval of moving up, bill-ability is stressed even when there’s no work to bill.

Arcadis Response

4mo

We recognize your observations about the promotion opportunities and the challenges around workload distribution, as well as your feedback regarding how to gain better experience. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Insights like these guide us as we continue shaping a supportive and purpose-driven environment for all team members. Thank you for raising these points and for sharing your feedback.

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