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

(4,544 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 4,544 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

5.0

Dec 14, 2025

Incredible Working Atmosphere

Commercial operations consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Had an incredible opportunity to integrate into a diverse and forward-thinking team. Throughout my placement, i recieved endless support and learning opportunnities as well as applying outside knowledge to increase efficiencies.

Cons

Not applicable to this section

Arcadis Response

5mo

We’re delighted to hear that you had an incredible opportunity to integrate into a diverse and forward-thinking team, and that you received great support and learning opportunities throughout your stay. It’s motivating to see this reflected in your experience, as we’re committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive. Your recognition affirms our focus on building a collaborative and purpose-driven culture where sharing knowledge and supporting each other lead to greater efficiencies and impact. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback.

5.0

Dec 11, 2025

Work-life balance

Planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Balanced work and personal life

Cons

Compensation could be more competitive

Arcadis Response

4mo

We’re delighted to hear that you found a balanced work and personal life during your time at Arcadis, and we appreciate your feedback regarding compensation. Feedback like yours highlights areas we can continue to strengthen, including reviewing our approach to competitive compensation, as we support development across the organization. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

3.0

Dec 11, 2025

Culture is going downhill

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible Working, salary, good people (mostly)

Cons

toxic leadership with poor behaviours

Arcadis Response

5mo

We appreciate your feedback on flexible work setup and good team culture, we also recognize your observations about workplace dynamics and concerns regarding leadership style. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Insights such as yours guide us as we work to foster a supportive, purpose-driven environment that values both commercial needs and the well-being of our people. Thank you for raising these points.

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