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 298 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 288 reviews)); "Good benefits and a Remote Worker policy that is very good." ((in 211 reviews)); "Great colleagues and always ready to support" ((in 128 reviews)); "Great experience and the team used to be better" ((in 95 reviews))

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

"Low salary and QS have to cove other departments expenses" ((in 256 reviews)); "Pay and compensation is low" ((in 165 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 130 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 62 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 60 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.

What are the top reviewed Arcadis locations?

Paris , Villeurbanne , Strasbourg , Lyon , Coullons , Toulouse , Marseille

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

1.0

Dec 8, 2025

Micromanaging, and Toxic Leadership in the Transit Dept.

Designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Exposure to interesting projects and clients.

Cons

Workplace culture is heavily production-based, prioritizing output over employee well-being or quality. Toxic leadership style at both the principal and line-manager levels. Managers micromanage every step and often wait for mistakes just to point them out.

Arcadis Response

5mo

We recognize your observations about management style at both the principal and line-manager levels, as well as your concerns regarding workplace culture and employee well-being. 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 trust, empowerment, and the well-being of all our team members. Thank you for raising these points.

3.0

Dec 8, 2025

N/A

Ehs specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

it is a fine global company

Cons

Low salary range for London

Arcadis Response

5mo

We are glad that you appreciate our global work setup, and we also recognize your feedback regarding remuneration. We are committed to regularly reviewing our compensation practices to ensure they remain competitive and aligned with the local market, supporting a rewarding experience for our team members. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

4.0

Dec 7, 2025

工作环境

Quantity surveyor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The relatively harmonious relationship among colleagues, and the comprehensive assistance provided by my line manager, Lanqin.

Cons

There is limited promotion opportunity in the Beijing office.

Arcadis Response

5mo

We recognize your observations about the harmonious relationships among colleagues and the comprehensive assistance from the management, as well as your concerns regarding growth opportunities. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

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