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

(4,553 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 4,553 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 1, 2025

Well paid, over loaded

Senior engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Large transportation projects as deign- build, 3P and design-bid-build.

Cons

Long hours to meet short schedules.

Arcadis Response

7mo

We appreciate you sharing your experience about working on large transportation projects at Arcadis. Your feedback on these opportunities is important to us. Your perspective helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace. It helps us ensure we’re evolving in ways that support collaboration and growth for everyone, even as we address challenges like long hours to meet short schedules. Thank you for sharing your experience. Your insights are invaluable in guiding our approach to creating a balanced and rewarding environment for all team members.

4.0

Oct 30, 2025

Stable company, good learning opportunities, low pay

Environmental engineer i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of learning opportunities, supportive managers

Cons

Low pay, lack of design work, lots of operations

Arcadis Response

7mo

We appreciate you sharing your experience regarding the stable company environment and good learning opportunities at Arcadis. Your perspective helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace. We aim to ensure we're evolving in ways that support collaboration and growth for everyone, recognizing the areas like design work that need enhancement. Thank you for sharing your perspective. Your input is invaluable as we strive to create a more balanced and enriching work environment.

3.0

Oct 30, 2025

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Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible working environment and working time

Cons

Salary is too low for experienced engineers

Arcadis Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your recognition of our flexible working environment. Your input is vital in helping us improve, and we encourage you to discuss any concerns further with your manager or HR representative. Thank you for your dedication and for being an integral part of our team.

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