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 302 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 282 reviews)); "Good benefits and a Remote Worker policy that is very good." ((in 207 reviews)); "Great colleagues and always ready to support" ((in 118 reviews)); "Good working environment and people" ((in 105 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 248 reviews)); "Low pay and work can be tedious" ((in 164 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 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

(4,558 total reviews)

Heather Polinsky

52% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

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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).

Reviews by job title

5K reviews

3.0

Nov 1, 2025

Surrounded by great people but a lot of unpaid hours

Associate cost consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Trainings provided - HMOs - Vacation and Sick Leaves immediately available upon employment

Cons

- Relative low salary compared to other MNCs and even some local companies in the country - a lot of unpaid overtimes

Arcadis Response

6mo

We appreciate your feedback on the trainings, HMOs, and immediate access to leaves, we recognize your observations about compensation. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Thank you for sharing your feedback and raising these points. Your insights help us further improve support for our people and evolve our culture for the benefit of all employees at Arcadis.

4.0

Nov 1, 2025

Great team

Graduate structural engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The team is easy to integrate into, flexible working

Cons

Pay increase is slow and not in line with inflation.

Arcadis Response

7mo

We’re delighted to hear that you find the team easy to integrate into and appreciate the flexible working environment at Arcadis. It’s great to know that our flexibility resonates with you. We also recognize the importance of competitive compensation and are continually assessing our policies to align with market standards. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

4.0

Nov 1, 2025

Well paid, over loaded

Senior engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Large transportation projects as deign- build, 3P and design-bid-build.

Cons

Long hours to meet short schedules.

Arcadis Response

7mo

We appreciate you sharing your experience about working on large transportation projects at Arcadis. Your feedback on these opportunities is important to us. Your perspective helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace. It helps us ensure we’re evolving in ways that support collaboration and growth for everyone, even as we address challenges like long hours to meet short schedules. Thank you for sharing your experience. Your insights are invaluable in guiding our approach to creating a balanced and rewarding environment for all team members.

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