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

4.0

Oct 5, 2025

Neutral review

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

International environment, training opportunities, flexible work schedule, nice office with great location

Cons

Not so creative, profit driven, pay gap

Arcadis Response

8mo

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! We're pleased you enjoyed the international environment, training opportunities, flexible work schedule, and our office location during your time at Arcadis. Your feedback is appreciated and helps us continue to create a positive workplace. Wishing you success in your future endeavours!

4.0

Oct 3, 2025

Salary

Electrical designer i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great inclusive working environment. Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits are included.

Cons

Not too focused on employee development.

Arcadis Response

8mo

Thank you for your feedback and appreciating our inclusive working environment, as well as the medical, dental, and vision benefits provided. At Arcadis, fostering a supportive and diverse culture, alongside comprehensive employee benefits, is a key priority for us. We also appreciate your thoughts regarding employee development. Continuous learning and professional growth are important to us, and we are actively working to enhance development opportunities for our teams. Your insights help us identify areas for improvement and ensure our employees feel supported in their career journeys.

3.0

Oct 2, 2025

Salary

Prinicpal engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Offers good salary within the company

Cons

Contracted to 37.5hours per week, reality work anywhere between 50- 65hours per week, sometimes more on occasion

Arcadis Response

8mo

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear you found the salary at Arcadis competitive during your time with us. Your feedback is valued and helps us continue to offer rewarding opportunities to our team. Wishing you success in your future endeavours!

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