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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5K reviews

4.0

Jan 13, 2026

Employee experience

Graphic designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Culture and environment is good

Cons

Growth is a bit slow

Arcadis Response

4mo

We appreciate you sharing your positive feedback on our company culture and environment, as well as your observation regarding the pace of growth. Your feedback helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace. Insights like yours guide us as we strive to foster a supportive, engaging environment while also seeking opportunities to accelerate growth and development for our people. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

3.0

Jan 10, 2026

Ok

Associate project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay good, office is nice, project work is challenging & interesting

Cons

Non-project work thin on the ground & poorly organised. Very 'remote first' culture, poor team cohesion.

Arcadis Response

4mo

We appreciate you sharing your experience, including your feedback on good remuneration, office environment, and the variety of projects given to you, as well as your concerns about other projects and team dynamics. Your perspective helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace. Feedback like yours guides us as we strive to enhance our non-project work processes and foster stronger team cohesion, ensuring a supportive and engaging environment for all employees. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input.

4.0

Jan 9, 2026

Review for Arcadis as a Software Engineer

Project consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Arcadis is a European company, so it follows a people-first culture and offers good work-life balance. There is scope for learning and improving skills. The office provides daily food coupons, which is a nice benefit. The office setup is modern and comfortable.

Cons

Decision-making power is mostly with the line manager. If the manager is not supportive, it can be difficult for an employee. Salary hikes are very low. There are limited opportunities for software engineers to switch projects since Arcadis is not a pure IT company. The management mostly has a core engineering mindset, so there is less focus on IT innovation, automation, or software-driven projects.

Arcadis Response

4mo

We appreciate you sharing your experience and including your thoughts on good company culture and the growth opportunities. We also recognize your feedback challenges on software projects. Your feedback on decision-making and project support helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace. Insights like yours guide us as we work to create a more balanced, empowering environment for our software professionals, ensuring clearer support structures and growth opportunities. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input.

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