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

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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

3.0

Apr 21, 2026

Mixed

Assistant quantity surveyor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Can be quite social to work

Cons

Gaining experience for charter ship is hard

Arcadis Response

1mo

We appreciate you sharing your experience, noting that the work environment can build good connection with colleagues and that gaining experience can be challenging. While we’re glad to hear you value the social aspects of working at Arcadis, we understand that gaining experience for chartership is important for career development. Feedback like yours helps us refine our approach to supporting professional growth and mentoring opportunities. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

1.0

Apr 21, 2026

Layoff Engineering firm, that's what they specialize in - be very Cautious

Senior architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not a lot of pros, I would say nice staff, many who have left the firm due to strange restructuring. Good healthcare benefits for North America

Cons

Falling Earnings and Stock Values Yearly hundreds of Layoffs if not thousands Lowest Pay compared to all other engineering Firms No Advancement Ever, If you are not in europe forget about most of the good perks, ARCADIS NA is just a Human Resources group.

Arcadis Response

1mo

We recognize your observations about restructuring, team changes, and concerns regarding growth and remuneration. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Hearing a range of experiences allows us to stay mindful of how we evolve our culture and processes for the benefit of all employees. We remain committed to supporting our teams and fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, even during times of change. Thank you for raising these points.

3.0

Apr 21, 2026

Salary and benefits

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The current WFH setup is still better than the other companies'.

Cons

The salary isn't the best in the market right now.

Arcadis Response

1mo

We recognize your appreciation of the current hybrid setup being, and your concerns regarding remuneration. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. While we’re pleased that our flexible work arrangements are making a positive difference, we also understand the importance of compensation and are committed to continually reviewing how we support our people. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

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