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 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

(4,542 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 4,542 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

Jan 28, 2026

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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.

4.0

Jan 28, 2026

Good Company

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Company, good team, Decent work

Cons

Larger kitchen needed in manchester office

Arcadis Response

4mo

We appreciate you sharing your thoughts on Arcadis being a good company, your positive experience with the team, and we recognize your suggestions for onsite amenities. Your perspective helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace. Suggestions like yours regarding office facilities guide us as we strive to create a balanced, rewarding environment that supports collaboration and wellbeing for everyone. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input.

3.0

Jan 27, 2026

Good

Assistant drainage engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance and supportive team

Cons

Low salary and slow progression

Arcadis Response

4mo

We appreciate you sharing your experience, especially noting the work-life balance and collaborative team. Your perspective helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace. Feedback on areas like remuneration and career progression is important, as it highlights where we can further improve support and development across the organization. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input. We value your insights and remain committed to evolving our culture for the benefit of all employees.

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