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 299 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 276 reviews)); "The benefits are good and they even offer a week of paid maternity/paternity leave for new parents." ((in 213 reviews)); "Great colleagues and always ready to support" ((in 130 reviews)); "Great experience and the team used to be better" ((in 97 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 245 reviews)); "Low pay and over worked" ((in 159 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 129 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 65 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 63 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.

Arcadis reviews

3.9

75% would recommend to a friend

(4,543 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 4,543 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 1, 2026

Great people

Assistant project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People and flexibility are great

Cons

Salary isn't competitive as other places

Arcadis Response

2mo

We’re delighted to hear that you find the people and flexibility at Arcadis to be great. It’s motivating to see this reflected in your experience, as we’re committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive. We also recognize your feedback regarding salary competitiveness, and feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

2.0

Mar 31, 2026

Internal. Chaos

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunities to get involved in challenging projects and learn on the job. Lovely colleagues

Cons

3 CEOs, 4 CPOs and 2 CFOs in 4 years. It is becoming chaotic, with big layoffs which appear to be more political rather than strategic. Company wants a greater focus on performance yet does not even take seriously objective setting. Internal processes and governance are appalling. I used to absolutely love working here but lately feels more like the hunger games. Not the right moment to join.

Arcadis Response

2mo

We value your perspective on the opportunities to get involved in diverse projects, supportive colleagues, and your observations about recent organizational changes and internal processes. Insights like these guide us as we continue shaping a supportive and purpose-driven environment for all team members. We understand that changes in leadership and internal governance can create challenges, and we are committed to fostering stability, transparency, and a values-driven culture that supports both performance and well-being. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

3.0

Mar 31, 2026

Okay to start career, not good long-term

Graduate engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Big Team, possibility to learn a lot of work from other teams

Cons

Low salary, low pay rises, company tends to not win work in most teams currently

Arcadis Response

2mo

We appreciate you sharing your thoughts on starting your career at Arcadis, including the benefits of being part of a big team and learning from supportive teammates, as well as your concerns regarding remuneration, and recent business outlook. While we’re glad you recognized the learning opportunities within our teams, we also understand your concerns about compensation and business performance. Feedback like yours is valuable as we strive to offer a supportive and rewarding environment for all employees. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input

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