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 291 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 flex working" ((in 211 reviews)); "Great colleagues and always ready to support" ((in 124 reviews)); "Great working environment and people." ((in 98 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 246 reviews)); "Pay and compensation is low" ((in 164 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 128 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 58 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.

What are the top reviewed Arcadis locations?

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

Arcadis reviews

3.9

76% would recommend to a friend

(4,551 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 4,551 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 14, 2025

Corporate but Good

Contract manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Relaxed team who doesn't micromanage and wants to help others improve

Cons

Very corporate, and not enough focus on employee connection

Arcadis Response

5mo

We appreciate you sharing your perspective as a Contract Manager in Omaha, noting the relaxed team environment and willingness to help others, as well as your observations about the corporate nature of the organization and employee connection. Your feedback on both the positives and opportunities for improvement helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input and for sharing your experience.

4.0

Nov 14, 2025

Great team

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Projects are good to work on

Cons

- Progression could be better

Arcadis Response

5mo

We’re delighted to hear that you found the team at Arcadis great and enjoyed working on good projects. We also recognize your observation regarding progression and opportunities for growth. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen, including supporting career progression and development across the organization. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

3.0

Nov 11, 2025

It was a decent job

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Extremely good work/life, good engineers

Cons

Not too much room for improvement

Arcadis Response

5mo

We appreciate you sharing that your time at Arcadis offered extremely work/life balance and the experience to work with good engineers, as well as your observation about limited opportunity for growth. We remain committed to fostering an environment where our people can thrive and grow, while continuing to focus on creating opportunities for professional advancement. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input and for sharing your experience.

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