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 4.1 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 (226) , Engineer (121) , Consultant (103) , Quantity Surveyor (82) , Senior Project Manager (75) , Senior Consultant (65) , Senior Engineer (64) , 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 298 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 284 reviews)); "The benefits are good and they even offer a week of paid maternity/paternity leave for new parents." ((in 208 reviews)); "Great colleagues and always ready to support" ((in 131 reviews)); "Good working environment" ((in 102 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 249 reviews)); "Pay and compensation is low" ((in 162 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 126 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 65 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 58 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

(4,536 total reviews)

Heather Polinsky

61% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

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 4,536 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

May 23, 2026

Good work-life balance

Graduate consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Worklife balance/ Social (As of London)

Cons

Classic corporate systems (Timesheets) and overworked senior consultants

Arcadis Response

1w

We're delighted to hear that you value the work-life balance and good team culture. We also recognize your observations about work setup and working with senior members of the organization. It's motivating to see positive experiences with work-life balance, as we're committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive. At the same time, feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen, especially around our corporate processes and support for our senior team members. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

3.0

May 22, 2026

Good work-life balance overshadowed by corporate issues

Solutions architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Work-Life Balance and Flexibility

Cons

Career Stagnation and Promotion Red Tape

Arcadis Response

1w

We appreciate you sharing your experience about work-life balance and flexibility, as well as your concerns growth opportunities. Your perspective helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace. It helps us ensure we’re evolving in ways that support collaboration, growth, and clarity for everyone, especially when it comes to career advancement and recognition. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

2.0

May 21, 2026

Good hybrid work but lacks guidance and training

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hybrid work environment was good

Cons

Very minimal guidance and poor training culture

Arcadis Response

1w

We recognize your observations about the good hybrid work environment as well as the training and growth opportunities. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Hearing a range of experiences allows us to stay mindful of how we evolve our culture for the benefit of all employees, especially in guidance and training. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

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