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 310 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 286 reviews)); "The benefits are good and they even offer a week of paid maternity/paternity leave for new parents." ((in 204 reviews)); "Great colleagues and some really brilliant individuals" ((in 121 reviews)); "Great experience and the team used to be better" ((in 100 reviews))

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

"You will start with a very low salary here and then progress even slower in terms of salary raise" ((in 255 reviews)); "Pay is low and can be improved" ((in 165 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 128 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 65 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 61 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

Oct 29, 2025

Project Cost Consultant

Project cost consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work-life balance with best employee benefits

Cons

The salaries are not aligned with current market rates, particularly for employees with long tenure.

Arcadis Response

6mo

We truly appreciate your honesty and dedication to Arcadis. It's wonderful to hear that you value the work-life balance and employee benefits we strive to provide. Your suggestions and feedback have been noted. We are committed to addressing these broader themes to further enhance our employee experience. Thank you once again for your valuable input.

3.0

Oct 29, 2025

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Associate project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Variety of work, great exposure to different sectors of the construction industry. Benefits include access to apply for some high quality training and experience of working abroad.

Cons

Sometimes difficult for progression clarity, often had to really fight for promotion.

Arcadis Response

6mo

Thank you for your feedback and for your dedication to Arcadis. We're pleased you value the diverse work opportunities and benefits, including training and international experience. We appreciate your honesty. We are committed to refining our development programs to provide accessible growth opportunities for everyone. Your insights play a key role in our efforts to improve.

4.0

Oct 28, 2025

Staff Engineer

Staff engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility, project diversity, team collaboration

Cons

Pay can be a bit low, marginal bonuses

Arcadis Response

7mo

We appreciate you sharing your experience and highlighting flexibility, project diversity, and team collaboration. Your perspective on remuneration helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace. At Arcadis, we’re committed to fostering a collaborative and dynamic environment where employees can thrive. Thank you for sharing your perspective. Your thoughtful input is valuable in helping us improve and evolve to meet the needs of our employees.

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