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 (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 304 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 265 reviews)); "Good benefits and flex working" ((in 211 reviews)); "Great colleagues and always ready to support" ((in 128 reviews)); "Great experience and the team used to be better" ((in 109 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 257 reviews)); "Pay and compensation is low" ((in 162 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 125 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 62 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 57 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

(4,538 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 4,538 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 2, 2026

ok job

Data scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Big company, remote work, interesting projects

Cons

Work life balance is poor, lack of mentorship so you need to figure everything out yourself

Arcadis Response

2mo

We recognize your observations about Arcadis being a global company with hybrid work setup and diverse projects, as well as your concerns regarding work-life balance, mentorship, and communication of our strategy. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. We are committed to fostering an environment where our people are empowered and supported, and your insights on mentorship, work-life balance, and strategic consistency help guide our continuous improvement. Thank you for sharing your feedback

4.0

Apr 2, 2026

Review

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good company culture, friendly colleagues

Cons

None that I can think of

Arcadis Response

2mo

We’re delighted to hear that you enjoy the good company culture and supportive colleagues at Arcadis. It’s motivating to see this reflected in your experience, as we’re committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive. Positive feedback like yours reminds us why we’re dedicated to building a supportive and collaborative environment for everyone. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

5.0

Apr 1, 2026

Pretty decent place to work

Architectural designer i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Work is engaging 2. Firm provides plenty of mentorship opportunities 3. Pay is decent for entry-level

Cons

1. Deadlines can be frantic at times

Arcadis Response

2mo

We’re delighted to hear that you found the work engaging, appreciated the mentorship opportunities, and felt that the pay was decent for entry-level roles. We also recognize your point about deadlines sometimes being short. We’re committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive. Feedback like yours helps us continue to strengthen our support for team members, especially around project timelines and workload management. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

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