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.

Arcadis reviews

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

3.0

May 4, 2026

Relaxed environment but lower pay and too much remote work

Water engineer i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Relaxed work environment - No late hours

Cons

- Lower pay - Too much remote

Arcadis Response

1mo

We appreciate you sharing your experience about the relaxed work environment, as well as your concerns regarding remuneration and remote work setup. Your perspective helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace. Hearing a range of experiences allows us to stay mindful of how we evolve our culture for the benefit of all employees, ensuring we address both flexibility and compensation as part of our ongoing improvements. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input.

5.0

May 4, 2026

Strong benefits and salary increases with no clear downsides

Assistant cost consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, annual salary increase, professional development programs

Cons

No apparent cons. Case to case basis

Arcadis Response

1mo

We’re delighted to hear that you’ve experienced strong benefits, yearly increment, and professional development programs at Arcadis. It’s motivating to see this reflected in your experience, as we’re committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive. We believe in empowering our people to make an impact, and it’s great to know that our benefits and growth opportunities resonate with you. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

4.0

May 3, 2026

Flexible work and projects hindered by low hikes and micromanagement

Project consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible working conditions Lots of projects

Cons

Low hike Some managers are doing micromanagement

Arcadis Response

1mo

We appreciate your feedback about flexible work and diverse projects, as well as concerns regarding growth opportunities and leadership. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. We are committed to empowering our people and fostering a supportive environment, and your comments help us stay mindful of how we evolve our culture for the benefit of all employees. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

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Relaxed environment but lower pay and too much remote work

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