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 (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 297 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 278 reviews)); "Good benefits and a Remote Worker policy that is very good." ((in 186 reviews)); "Great colleagues and some really brilliant individuals" ((in 126 reviews)); "Good company welfare and working environment" ((in 99 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 246 reviews)); "Low pay and work can be tedious" ((in 161 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 123 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 62 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 60 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

(4,558 total reviews)

Heather Polinsky

52% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.0

Culture & values

3.6

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

3.4

Compensation and benefits

Arcadis has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 4,558 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

Nov 18, 2025

Very Disorganized

Senior scientist iii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Many of the people are great, good benefits

Cons

The intranet is very difficult to find pertinent information for your area, you can spend an hour searching for what you need. The technology is lacking for a company this size. Teams are very clique-y and insular.

Arcadis Response

5mo

We recognize your observations about the challenges with about technology, and team dynamics, and we appreciate your comments on the positive aspects like great colleagues and good benefits. Insights into our digital tools and team culture are especially valuable as we strive to improve connectivity, collaboration, and access to resources for everyone at Arcadis. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

5.0

Nov 17, 2025

this is a very good company to work

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

the environemt is very friednly

Cons

the salaries are very low

Arcadis Response

5mo

We’re delighted to hear that you consider Arcadis a very good company to work for, and that you appreciate the friendly environment. We also recognize your concern regarding remuneration. It’s motivating to see your positive experience with our workplace culture, as we’re committed to creating an environment where people can thrive. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

3.0

Nov 17, 2025

mid level starting pay

Environmental engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

big company, lots of growth, lots of connections

Cons

very little work, timesheet based - up to you to find work, delegations arent it, just not that enjoyable overall.

Arcadis Response

5mo

We appreciate you sharing your thoughts on mid-level starting pay, noting your experience and highlighting the company’s reach, opportunities for growth, and building connections, as well as your observations regarding workload management. Your feedback on both the positives and the challenges helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input and share your perspective.

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