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 310 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 285 reviews)); "Good benefits and vacation accumulation" ((in 212 reviews)); "Great colleagues and some really brilliant individuals" ((in 131 reviews)); "Good company welfare and working environment" ((in 101 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 258 reviews)); "Low pay and work can be tedious" ((in 158 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 129 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 62 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 53 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 20, 2026

Good but can be great

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People culture and Pride of work

Cons

Salary, no work life balance

Arcadis Response

4mo

We recognize your observations about remuneration and work-life balance, and appreciate your feedback about team culture and work ethics. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. While we’re proud to foster a culture where people feel valued and connected to meaningful work, we remain committed to continually improving the balance between professional and personal life for all our team members. Thank you for raising these points.

5.0

Jan 19, 2026

Good team

Assistant bridge engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work / life balance Compensation work environment

Cons

Type of projects City life

Arcadis Response

4mo

We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed being part of a good team at Arcadis. It’s motivating to see this reflected in your experience, as we’re committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive. We appreciate your feedback on work/life balance, compensation, and work environment, and will keep your comments about project types in mind as we continue to evolve our employee experience. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

4.0

Jan 18, 2026

A bit socially disconnected

Engineering designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very flexible when it comes to working from home

Cons

Culture of working over time. A lot and disorganized considering recent acquisition of IBI.

Arcadis Response

4mo

We appreciate you sharing that you find Arcadis very flexible when it comes to working from home, and we recognize your observation on dynamics with one of our acquisitions. Your perspective helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace. Insights like yours guide us as we continue shaping a supportive and purpose-driven environment, especially as we integrate new teams and evolve our culture for everyone’s benefit. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input.

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Good team

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