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 4.1 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 298 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 284 reviews)); "The benefits are good and they even offer a week of paid maternity/paternity leave for new parents." ((in 208 reviews)); "Great colleagues and always ready to support" ((in 131 reviews)); "Good working environment" ((in 102 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 249 reviews)); "Pay and compensation is low" ((in 162 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 126 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 65 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 58 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

(4,535 total reviews)

Heather Polinsky

61% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.0

Culture & values

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 4,535 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

May 19, 2026

Excellent flexibility and collaboration, but pay is low

Principal engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company offers excellent flexibility with hybrid working environment. Culture is highly collaborative and people are genuinely great to work with.

Cons

Base pay is lower than market average.

Arcadis Response

1w

We appreciate you sharing your feedback about the excellent flexibility with hybrid working and the highly collaborative culture at Arcadis, as well as your concerns regarding remuneration. At the same time, feedback about compensation 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 for the benefit of all employees. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

4.0

May 19, 2026

Good client sites with high autonomy, but strict office hours

Process/project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good client sites, high level of autonomy

Cons

in office every day, limited holiday schedule

Arcadis Response

1w

We appreciate you sharing your experience about good client sites and a high level of autonomy, as well as your thoughts on office setup and leave benefits. Your perspective helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace. At Arcadis, we aim to empower our people to make an impact, and feedback like yours helps us ensure we’re evolving in ways that support collaboration, flexibility, and growth for everyone. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input.

5.0

May 17, 2026

Supportive management and great work-life balance, but slow growth

Bim modeler mep

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Full support of management on your goals in life and career - Great teammates and friends - Hybrid setup of working, and have time to be with your family and loved ones - competitive pay

Cons

- Slightly slower pace of career growth due to competition between co workers and low salary growth

Arcadis Response

2w

We’re delighted to hear that you experienced supportive management, great teammates, a hybrid working setup, and competitive pay. We also recognize your observation growth opportunities. It’s motivating to see positive experiences reflected in your review, as we’re committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive. Feedback like yours highlights areas we can continue to strengthen, ensuring that our environment supports both professional development and rewarding growth opportunities. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

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Excellent flexibility and collaboration, but pay is low

Good client sites with high autonomy, but strict office hours

Supportive management and great work-life balance, but slow growth

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