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 (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 303 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 270 reviews)); "The benefits are good and they even offer a week of paid maternity/paternity leave for new parents." ((in 219 reviews)); "Great colleagues and always ready to support" ((in 131 reviews)); "Great experience and the team used to be better" ((in 103 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 243 reviews)); "Low pay and work can be tedious" ((in 164 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 128 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 60 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

(4,537 total reviews)

Heather Polinsky

61% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

4.0

Work/Life balance

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 4,537 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 Services de construction, réparation et maintenance industry (3.7 stars).

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5.0

Apr 22, 2026

Arcadis is a good company to retire at

Architect 1

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-People first values -opportunities for mentorship from all around the world -opportunities for career development

Cons

-previously on support role rather than key initiator

Arcadis Response

1mo

We’re delighted to hear that you consider Arcadis a good company to retire at and that you appreciate our people-first values, the opportunities for mentorship from a global perspective, and the career development options available. We also recognize your observation about how you can contribute to the wider organization. It’s motivating to see our commitment to putting people first and creating global opportunities reflected in your experience. Feedback like yours helps us continue to strengthen our approach, ensuring every team member has pathways to take on key roles and make a meaningful impact. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

3.0

Apr 21, 2026

Global opportunities, poor infrastructure

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Global company, can move within the company

Cons

Poor infrastructure, silos, slow on adoption to modern technologies and ideas. Decisions are made in a vacuum.

Arcadis Response

1mo

We appreciate your observations about the global opportunities available at Arcadis and your concerns regarding infrastructure challenges, regional focus, and decision-making processes within the organization. Insights like yours guide us as we continue shaping a supportive and purpose-driven environment for all team members. We value hearing about your experience, especially your advice to listen to our talented people, as it helps us further improve support for our people moving forward. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

4.0

Apr 21, 2026

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Assiatant manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good fit for me now

Cons

i need a long time to stay

Arcadis Response

1mo

We appreciate you sharing that Arcadis aligns with your views now and your note about a longer stint. Your perspective helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace. We aim to create an environment where both immediate and long-term career goals can be supported, and your feedback guides us in continuing to evolve our approach. Thank you for sharing your experience.

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