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 (67) , 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 299 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 285 reviews)); "Good benefits and flex working" ((in 203 reviews)); "Great colleagues and some really brilliant individuals" ((in 120 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 253 reviews)); "Pay is low and can be improved" ((in 157 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 133 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 63 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

(4,557 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 4,557 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

3.0

Jan 5, 2026

Good Company

Bim coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hybrid. Great team, Interesting work.

Cons

Organizational changes are unclearly implemented. Difficulty collaborating with global team members because of time zones.

Arcadis Response

5mo

We appreciate you sharing your experience, highlighting the value of hybrid work, a great team, and variety of projects. We also recognize your concerns regarding the organizational changes and collaboration across different time zones. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization, especially improving clarity around change management and supporting global collaboration. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input and share your perspective.

1.0

Dec 29, 2025

Low pay

Environmental engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flex working from home job

Cons

Low pay, no life balance

Arcadis Response

5mo

We recognize your observations about remuneration and appreciate your feedback on flexible work setup. nsights from employees help guide us as we shape a purpose-driven and supportive environment, and we remain committed to addressing benefits and work-life balance as part of our ongoing efforts. Thank you for raising these points and for sharing your feedback.

3.0

Dec 28, 2025

Not bad to start

Arch technologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Large well known company that looks good on resume before joining an adequate company.

Cons

Overall it’s a place for gatekeepers, psychopaths, weak and desperate individuals.

Arcadis Response

5mo

We recognize your observations about organization structure and team dynamics at Arcadis. Hearing a range of experiences allows us to stay mindful of how we evolve our culture for the benefit of all employees. We remain committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and purpose-driven environment. Thank you for raising these points and for sharing your feedback.

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