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 311 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 273 reviews)); "Good benefits and vacation accumulation" ((in 202 reviews)); "Great colleagues and always ready to support" ((in 124 reviews)); "Good working environment" ((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 247 reviews)); "Low pay and work can be tedious" ((in 159 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 131 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 65 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 62 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

(4,552 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 4,552 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 6, 2025

Not bad but no real office

Senior project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible, remote, reasonable salary, nice office location

Cons

No real team, no office culture

Arcadis Response

7mo

Thank you for your honest feedback and for highlighting the benefits of flexibility and remote work at Arcadis. We are committed to fostering a positive work culture and recognize the importance of having a cohesive team and office environment. We are actively exploring ways to enhance team integration and office culture, and your suggestion for mandatory office days is valuable to us. Thank you for being a valued member of the Arcadis team!

4.0

Nov 6, 2025

Great culture, awful at everything else

Assistant engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Arcadis is a great place to work at, with flexible working hours and a hybrid working culture.

Cons

The pay is below industry standard and the business is not as good at securing work as competitors.

Arcadis Response

7mo

We appreciate you sharing your thoughts on Arcadis being a great place to work, with flexible hours and a hybrid working culture, as well as your concerns about pay and business competitiveness. Hearing a range of experiences allows us to stay mindful of how we evolve our culture and practices for the benefit of all employees. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input and for your candid advice to management.

4.0

Nov 5, 2025

Valuable Experience Amidst Unmet Growth and Work-Life Balance Needs

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The role provides valuable experience in proposal coordination and exposure to international projects, which supports long-term career growth in business development.

Cons

The lack of career progression, night shift schedule, and unsupportive management have led to demotivation and a desire to transition to a better-compensated, day-shift, remote or hybrid role.

Arcadis Response

7mo

We recognize your observations about gaining valuable experience in proposal coordination and international projects, while also noting your concerns. Insights like these guide us as we continue shaping a supportive and purpose-driven environment for all team members. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

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