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 (104) , 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 309 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 281 reviews)); "The benefits are good and they even offer a week of paid maternity/paternity leave for new parents." ((in 190 reviews)); "Great colleagues and some really brilliant individuals" ((in 124 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?

"Low salary and QS have to cove other departments expenses" ((in 250 reviews)); "Low pay and work can be tedious" ((in 159 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 126 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 61 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 52 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

(4,555 total reviews)

Heather Polinsky

53% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

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Arcadis has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 4,555 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).

Reviews by job title

5K reviews

4.0

Feb 4, 2026

Assistant Cost Consultant

Assistant cost consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Diverse experience from working across sectors possible at junior levels

Cons

Progression can be halted by over structured reviews

Arcadis Response

4mo

We appreciate you sharing your experience including your perspective on the diverse experience across sectors and some challenges with progression. Your insights on both the opportunities and progression processes help guide our approach. It helps us ensure we’re evolving in ways that support collaboration and growth for everyone, while also reviewing our performance and development frameworks to better support career advancement. Thank you for sharing your perspective.

4.0

Feb 4, 2026

Supportive Environment

Cost consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friend colleagues and nice office

Cons

Work intensity can be very low or very high

Arcadis Response

4mo

We’re delighted to hear that you value having supportive colleagues and a conducive office environment at Arcadis. It’s motivating to see this reflected in your experience, as we’re committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive. Your feedback about work intensity is important, and we strive to maintain a balanced environment for all team members. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

1.0

Feb 3, 2026

Toxic

Principal consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Office in good location Decent facilities

Cons

Only ok to work here if you are a middle aged male engineer. Terrible diversity Bully and toxic culture No local work. Ok if you want to work on NSW or VIC projects Lots of layers of management

Arcadis Response

4mo

We recognize your observations about the culture, and management structure, as well as your concerns regarding team dynamics and local project assignments. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Insights into team structure and leadership tenure help guide us as we strive to shape a more inclusive, collaborative, and purpose-driven environment for all team members. Thank you for raising these points.

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