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?

76% of Arcadis employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Arcadis 4.1 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 299 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 276 reviews)); "The benefits are good and they even offer a week of paid maternity/paternity leave for new parents." ((in 213 reviews)); "Great colleagues and always ready to support" ((in 130 reviews)); "Great experience and the team used to be better" ((in 97 reviews))

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

"You will start with a very low salary here and then progress even slower in terms of salary raise" ((in 245 reviews)); "Low pay and over worked" ((in 159 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 129 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 65 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 63 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

76% would recommend to a friend

(4,543 total reviews)

Heather Polinsky

57% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.0

Culture & values

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 4,543 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

Jan 13, 2026

Decent Company Culture

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Highly collaborative/ supportive and flexible work environment,

Cons

Pay increase and promotion can be drawn out.

Arcadis Response

4mo

We’re delighted to hear that you found the work environment at Arcadis to be highly collaborative, supportive, and flexible. 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 feedback about pay increases and promotions being drawn out, and insights like yours help us identify opportunities to further improve our processes and support for employee growth. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

5.0

Jan 13, 2026

Salary review

Senior project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible working, Diverse range of opportunities due to being a multi-disciplinary company

Cons

Disconnect between the senior and junior team

Arcadis Response

4mo

We appreciate you sharing your experience and your feedback on flexible working and the diverse range of opportunities available due to our multidisciplinary teams. We also recognize your observations regarding the communication between teams. Your feedback highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development and collaboration across the organization. Insights like yours guide us as we work to foster stronger connections and communication between teams, ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment for all. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

4.0

Jan 13, 2026

work set up

It service desk analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hybrid, workmates, workload, events, and trainings

Cons

IT side is still improving

Arcadis Response

4mo

We appreciate you sharing your experience about the work setup, including your feedback on hybrid arrangements, supportive workmates, manageable workload, engaging events, and meaningful trainings, as well as your observation on the technology changes. Your perspective helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace. Feedback like yours guides us as we work to enhance our IT processes and systems, ensuring that all team members have the tools and support they need to thrive. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input.

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