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 307 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 211 reviews)); "Great colleagues and some really brilliant individuals" ((in 123 reviews)); "Good working environment and people" ((in 103 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 252 reviews)); "Low pay and work can be tedious" ((in 161 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 123 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 62 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

(4,558 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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Reviews by job title

5K reviews

3.0

Oct 29, 2025

Arcadis

Associate project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Variety of work, great exposure to different sectors of the construction industry. Benefits include access to apply for some high quality training and experience of working abroad.

Cons

Sometimes difficult for progression clarity, often had to really fight for promotion.

Arcadis Response

7mo

Thank you for your feedback and for your dedication to Arcadis. We're pleased you value the diverse work opportunities and benefits, including training and international experience. We appreciate your honesty. We are committed to refining our development programs to provide accessible growth opportunities for everyone. Your insights play a key role in our efforts to improve.

4.0

Oct 28, 2025

Staff Engineer

Staff engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility, project diversity, team collaboration

Cons

Pay can be a bit low, marginal bonuses

Arcadis Response

7mo

We appreciate you sharing your experience and highlighting flexibility, project diversity, and team collaboration. Your perspective on remuneration helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace. At Arcadis, we’re committed to fostering a collaborative and dynamic environment where employees can thrive. Thank you for sharing your perspective. Your thoughtful input is valuable in helping us improve and evolve to meet the needs of our employees.

5.0

Oct 27, 2025

student work for a governmental study

Intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

efficient communication with the team

Cons

haven't had any cons during my 3 years of employment as student

Arcadis Response

7mo

We’re delighted to hear that you experienced efficient communication with the team during your internship. It’s motivating to see this reflected in your experience, as we’re committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive. Your feedback affirms our focus on building a collaborative and purpose-driven culture at Arcadis. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

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