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 4.1 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 (228) , Engineer (121) , Consultant (104) , Quantity Surveyor (82) , Senior Project Manager (75) , Senior Consultant (67) , Senior Engineer (65) , Graduate Engineer (60) , Project Engineer (54) , Assistant Project Manager (52) , 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 273 reviews)); "The benefits are good and they even offer a week of paid maternity/paternity leave for new parents." ((in 207 reviews)); "Great colleagues and some really brilliant individuals" ((in 124 reviews)); "Good working environment and people" ((in 104 reviews))

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

"Low salary and QS have to cove other departments expenses" ((in 262 reviews)); "Pay and compensation is low" ((in 161 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 129 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 63 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 62 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

(4,563 total reviews)

Heather Polinsky

50% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.0

Culture & values

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 4,563 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

1.0

Nov 30, 2024

Line Manager Bullying

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I cannot honestly think of any

Cons

Bullied by manager to the extent it has traumatised me. Couldn’t tolerate the inhumane treatment any longer. Failed their duty of care towards me. Absolutely disgusting behaviour. Nobody cared and I suffered in silence. Many attempts to seek help at work but it was a futile exercise. Turns out 13 other employees also went through something similar. There is a huge line manager problem in that they are dangerously impacting people’s wellbeing through bullying. The HR function appears to only serve to protect the higher ups.

4.0

Jul 2, 2024

would recommend

Management consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work schedule, good variety of clients and projects, opportunity to move to different parts of the business, smart people who care about their clients and work.

Cons

Salaries on the lower end, big company with slow process, siloed organization.

Arcadis Response

2y

Thanks so much for your review! Our projects and clients are a huge about what makes working at Arcadis so exciting along with our talented staff! The re-organization is a work in progress that has posed some challenges but it will help us in the future to work more efficiently

2.0

Jun 10, 2024

Senior Leader Appointment Process - Transparency Issues

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Arcadis has recently launched a significant initiative to become a skills-powered organization. As with all of its internal programs, it’s well-conceived at a conceptual level and promises substantial long-term benefits, such as reduced bias in the hiring process, increased employee engagement and retention, and an expanded talent pool. A real opportunity to build lasting careers.

Cons

However, the reality does not align with the narrative. Since the program's launch at the beginning of the year (and the recent social media promotion), five senior leadership positions have been awarded to individuals based on long service, with no transparency about the selection process. Roles were not advertised, instead they relied on the hiring managers network. This missed opportunity for the very top of the organisation to lead by example undermines the organization's commitment to being truly skills-powered. It's challenging to see how longevity of service can be equated with a valuable skillset without clear process transparency and candidates skill comparison.

Arcadis Response

2y

Hello. Many thanks for taking the time to write your review. We are keen to understand more about your experience, so please email us at contact-us@arcadis.com

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