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.

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

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Reviews by job title

5K reviews

4.0

May 17, 2026

Good company to work with if you're ok with slow growth.

Procurement specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Regular meetings with managers, training and mentorship available.

Cons

Low raises from year to year.

Arcadis Response

2w

We appreciate you sharing that Arcadis is a good company to, and highlighting the meaning leadership conversations meetings, training and mentorship opportunities, as well as your thoughts on growth. Your perspective helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace. It helps us ensure we’re evolving in ways that support collaboration, professional development, and growth for everyone, while also addressing concerns around compensation. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

5.0

May 16, 2026

Good work-life balance, but salaries are low

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good working environment and work life balance is good

Cons

Salaries a bit on the low side compared to industry average

Arcadis Response

2w

We appreciate you sharing your experience regarding our good working environment and positive work-life balance, as well as your thoughts on remuneration. Your perspective helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace. We are committed to creating a supportive environment where people can thrive, and feedback like yours helps us stay mindful of industry standards as we work to enhance our employee experience Thank you for sharing your feedback.

3.0

May 15, 2026

Flexibility available, but faces micro management issues

Highway engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility , culture is good here

Cons

Low hike, micro management in some teams

Arcadis Response

2w

We recognize your appreciation of our flexibility and positive culture, as well as your concerns regarding growth opportunities and leadership strategies. Hearing a range of experiences allows us to stay mindful of how we evolve our culture for the benefit of all employees, ensuring we address concerns around management styles and compensation. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

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Good company to work with if you're ok with slow growth.

Good work-life balance, but salaries are low

Flexibility available, but faces micro management issues

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