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 307 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 286 reviews)); "Good benefits and a Remote Worker policy that is very good." ((in 203 reviews)); "Great colleagues and always ready to support" ((in 125 reviews)); "Great experience and the team used to be better" ((in 96 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 249 reviews)); "Low pay and work can be tedious" ((in 162 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 127 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 61 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 56 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

4.0

Dec 24, 2025

Good company

Senior consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice colleagues, nice office and good work.

Cons

Flat pay rise structure, unclear bonus structure, no development support.

Arcadis Response

5mo

We’re delighted to hear that you consider Arcadis a good company and that values your experience, including your positive remarks about your colleagues, a good office culture. Feedback like yours also highlights areas we can continue to strengthen, and we value your observations about the remuneration review and bonus structure, as well as opportunities for career development. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

5.0

Dec 23, 2025

Great for a tough industry

Geologist ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Tons of opportunity. Huge variety of work. Major health and safety focus.

Cons

You need to make your own way here. If you don't you may be left behind. Office work outsourced to India.

Arcadis Response

5mo

We’re delighted to hear that you’ve found plenty of opportunities in a variety of projects, and a good H&S culture at Arcadis. We also recognize your observations about growth opportunities and office work setup. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen, including supporting junior employees with office work and ensuring everyone has the resources to succeed as part of our purpose-driven culture. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

3.0

Dec 21, 2025

Lovely place to work

Project cost consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work pattern, Lovely work culture

Cons

Progression is not clear. Senior management makes all the decisions on who to promote.

Arcadis Response

5mo

We’re delighted to hear that you found the flexible work setup and good work culture to be key aspects of your experience. We also recognize your observations regarding progression and leadership approach within the organization. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen, especially around clarity and transparency in career progression, as we support development across the organization. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

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