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 (226) , Engineer (121) , Consultant (103) , Quantity Surveyor (82) , Senior Project Manager (75) , Senior Consultant (65) , Senior Engineer (64) , Graduate Engineer (60) , Project Engineer (54) , Assistant Project Manager (50) , 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 303 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 270 reviews)); "The benefits are good and they even offer a week of paid maternity/paternity leave for new parents." ((in 219 reviews)); "Great colleagues and always ready to support" ((in 131 reviews)); "Great experience and the team used to be better" ((in 103 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 243 reviews)); "Low pay and work can be tedious" ((in 164 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 128 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 60 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 59 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.

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3.9

75% would recommend to a friend

(4,536 total reviews)

Heather Polinsky

61% 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

3.5

Senior management

3.4

Compensation and benefits

Arcadis has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 4,536 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 Servicios de construcción, reparación y mantenimiento industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

5K reviews

4.0

Apr 13, 2026

Good company, flexible work, compensation leaves a lot to be desired

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work Good coworkers Interesting work Company is doing positive work in the world

Cons

Compensation is below average Opportunities for upward mobility aren't always clear

Arcadis Response

1mo

We appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the flexible work arrangements, good coworkers, and interesting work at Arcadis, as well as your feedback regarding remuneration and opportunities for growth. Your perspective helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace. At Arcadis, we believe in empowering our people to make an impact, and your input on compensation and career progression is valuable as we strive to ensure a rewarding and supportive environment for all team members. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input.

5.0

Apr 13, 2026

Fantastic

Civil engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work at

Cons

1 day in the office per week

Arcadis Response

1mo

We’re delighted to hear that you find Arcadis a fantastic place to work, we also recognize your thoughts about the hybrid work setup. It’s motivating to see this reflected in your experience, as we’re committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive. Your recognition affirms our focus on building a supportive and engaging environment, even as we continue to evolve our ways of working, including flexible office arrangements. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

4.0

Apr 13, 2026

Worklife Balance

Sustainability consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance Healthy environment Sustainability

Cons

Will depend on your team.

Arcadis Response

1mo

We’re delighted to hear that you value the work-life balance, healthy environment, and focus on sustainability at Arcadis. It’s motivating to see this reflected in your experience, as we’re committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive. Your recognition affirms our focus on building a collaborative, healthy, and purpose-driven culture. We also appreciate your note that some experiences may depend on the team, and feedback like this helps us ensure consistency across the organization. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

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