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 272 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 126 reviews)); "Good company welfare and working environment" ((in 96 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 254 reviews)); "Low pay and work can be tedious" ((in 163 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 130 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 57 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 56 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

76% would recommend to a friend

(4,543 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 4,543 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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5K reviews

4.0

Feb 27, 2026

Environment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Collaborative Environment Supportive Team Work-Life balance achieved

Cons

Occasional periods of rapid change can be challenging to manage.

Arcadis Response

3mo

We’re delighted to hear that you experienced a collaborative environment, a supportive team, and achieved work-life balance during your time at Arcadis. We also recognize your observations about the challenges of adapting to rapid change. It’s motivating to see these positive aspects reflected in your experience, as we’re committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive. Feedback like yours also highlights areas we can continue to strengthen, ensuring our teams feel supported, especially during periods of change. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

4.0

Feb 26, 2026

Decent workplace

Management consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work from home Work life balance Good values

Cons

Will have to ask for help/work Can get busy

Arcadis Response

3mo

We glad that you enjoy our flexible work setup, the work-life balance, good culture you experienced at Arcadis, as well as your feedback regarding workload and high-volume seasons. Your perspective helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace. We’re dedicated to supporting a balanced and rewarding environment, and feedback like yours helps us refine our approach to ensure our people feel empowered and supported, even during busy times. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input.

3.0

Feb 25, 2026

Huge turn over in the Transit group

Junior architectural technologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great experience and the team used to be better

Cons

No raises and limited growth in Transit. Huge turnover.

Arcadis Response

3mo

We recognize your observations about talent retention, as well as your positive comments about having a great experience and supportive teams. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Your insights about growth opportunities and remuneration are important, and we remain committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and feel valued. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

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