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?

75% of Arcadis employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Arcadis 4.0 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 290 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 278 reviews)); "Good benefits and flex working" ((in 206 reviews)); "Great colleagues and always ready to support" ((in 123 reviews)); "Great experience and the team used to be better" ((in 105 reviews))

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

"So no surprise that the salaries are low and there is always a reason why sadly we can't increase your salary at the moment" ((in 249 reviews)); "Pay and compensation is low" ((in 158 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 127 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 61 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 60 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

75% would recommend to a friend

(4,553 total reviews)

Heather Polinsky

53% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.6

Career opportunities

3.4

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

5.0

Oct 12, 2025

junior pm

Junior project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

excellent support and great flexibility

Cons

improvement in pay scale and opportunities for growth

Arcadis Response

8mo

Thank you for your feedback! We're pleased to hear that you appreciate the excellent support and great flexibility at Arcadis. It's wonderful to know these aspects have contributed positively to your experience over the years.

4.0

Oct 12, 2025

Great company to work for

Devops engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility Technology opportunity for growth

Cons

Big organization In certain teams outdated tools and software

Arcadis Response

7mo

We’re delighted to hear that you find Arcadis a "great company to work for" and appreciate your recognition of our flexibility and opportunities for growth. Your recognition affirms our focus on building a collaborative and purpose-driven culture. We are continuously working to ensure that our teams have the resources and support they need to thrive. Thank you for taking the time to share this. Your feedback is instrumental in helping us maintain a positive and productive environment.

4.0

Oct 11, 2025

Inclusive workplace

Designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Decent pay - Hybrid model - Big projects for the province - Collaborative environment - Decent benefits - Stock options

Cons

- Heavy workload, working on weekends to deliver - Some projects not eligible for OT - No bonuses for low level positions

Arcadis Response

7mo

We're delighted to hear that you find Arcadis to be an inclusive workplace with a collaborative environment. Your feedback about the hybrid model and big projects for the province is rewarding to know. At Arcadis, we believe in empowering our people to make an impact, and it's great to know that aspects like the collaborative environment resonate with you. Your observations about workload and project selection are important, as they help us stay mindful of how we evolve our culture. Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback. Your insights are invaluable as we continue to improve and support our teams better.

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