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 20, 2025

Great workplace to settle!

Assistant structural engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Inclusivity and transparency. Flexibility in work hours. Hybrid structure. HMO with dependent. Enough leave credits. Compensated recognitions.

Cons

Career progression is a bit slow. Yearly increase is relatively low.

Arcadis Response

7mo

We truly appreciate your honesty and are delighted to hear that you consider Arcadis a great workplace, especially valuing our inclusivity, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. Your recognition of our efforts in promoting transparency and offering a hybrid work structure is encouraging and aligns with our continuous efforts to enhance employee satisfaction. Your insights contribute to our journey of continuous improvement. Thank you once again for your feedback.

4.0

Oct 18, 2025

Work-Life Balance

Assistant quantity surveyor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work-Life Balance is highly advocated

Cons

Salary not too high but there is a yearly increase

Arcadis Response

8mo

Thank you for sharing your experience on work-life balance here in Arcadis. We're dedicated to creating a supportive and engaging environment for everyone. We recognize your observations about salary, and we continue to refine our approach to support a balanced and rewarding employee experience.

5.0

Oct 18, 2025

Great company

General accounting specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and working environment, hybrid setup

Cons

None i could think of

Arcadis Response

8mo

Thank you for sharing your positive experience and we are grateful that you have been with Arcadis for several years already. We strive to create a supportive, collaborative, and flexible work environment. We’re pleased to know you value our hybrid setup and workplace culture. Your recommendation and positive outlook mean a lot to us and reinforce our commitment to putting People First and improving quality of life for our employees.

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