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 314 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 279 reviews)); "Good benefits and flex working" ((in 214 reviews)); "Great colleagues and some really brilliant individuals" ((in 127 reviews)); "Good working environment and people" ((in 103 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)); "Low pay and work can be tedious" ((in 161 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 124 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 64 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 59 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

(4,545 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 4,545 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

Nov 25, 2025

Walk the Walk

Programme controls director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Generally care about employee wellbeing, and there is room for development

Cons

Employees can sometimes take advantage and the company does not stamp it out

Arcadis Response

5mo

We recognize your observations about employee wellbeing and opportunities for development. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Insights like yours guide us as we continue shaping a supportive and purpose-driven environment for all team members, ensuring our values are reflected in everyday actions. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

4.0

Nov 24, 2025

Great company

Water/wastewater engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Different projects get to learn a lot. Good flexibility, and work life balance. Ability to work remotely.

Cons

Hard to get promoted - need lots of experience in the field.

Arcadis Response

5mo

We’re delighted to hear that you enjoy the variety of projects, flexibility, work-life balance, and the ability to work remotely at Arcadis. We also recognize your feedback about promotion and the need for more experience, which helps us stay mindful of how we evolve our culture and support career growth for all employees. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

5.0

Nov 24, 2025

Very Nice company

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very Nice company, highly experienced employees

Cons

Junior engineers should be given more trainings

Arcadis Response

5mo

We’re delighted to hear that you consider Arcadis a very nice company and appreciate working with highly experienced employees. We also value your suggestion that junior engineers should be given more trainings—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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