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 310 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 272 reviews)); "The benefits are good and they even offer a week of paid maternity/paternity leave for new parents." ((in 204 reviews)); "Great colleagues and some really brilliant individuals" ((in 126 reviews)); "Good company welfare and working environment" ((in 96 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 254 reviews)); "Low pay and work can be tedious" ((in 163 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 130 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 57 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 56 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

3.0

Dec 21, 2025

Lovely place to work

Project cost consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work pattern, Lovely work culture

Cons

Progression is not clear. Senior management makes all the decisions on who to promote.

Arcadis Response

4mo

We’re delighted to hear that you found the flexible work setup and good work culture to be key aspects of your experience. We also recognize your observations regarding progression and leadership approach within the organization. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen, especially around clarity and transparency in career progression, as we support development across the organization. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

5.0

Dec 18, 2025

Senior Project Controls Engineer and scheduler

Senior scheduler/planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

working remotely and saving in travelling to office

Cons

lack of contact with Project Managers and construction site

Arcadis Response

5mo

We appreciate you sharing your experience about remote work setup, as well as your feedback regarding contacting onsite teams. Your perspective helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace. Feedback like yours guides us as we strive to create more opportunities for collaboration and connection, ensuring our team members feel supported and engaged no matter where they work. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input.

4.0

Dec 17, 2025

Challenging Work with Good Flexibility

Structural engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

rojects are challenging and provide opportunities to learn and grow. Fair salary compared to industry standards. Flexible working hours and good work-life balance.

Cons

Career progression can take a long time; promotions are slow. Mentorship quality varies depending on your team manager.

Arcadis Response

5mo

We’re delighted to hear that you find the projects challenging and that you appreciate the opportunities to learn and grow, as well as the remuneration and flexible working setup. We also recognize your feedback regarding career progression and mentoring strategy, and these insights help guide our ongoing efforts to strengthen development and support for all team members. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

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