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 (228) , 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 (52) , 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 310 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 273 reviews)); "The benefits are good and they even offer a week of paid maternity/paternity leave for new parents." ((in 207 reviews)); "Great colleagues and some really brilliant individuals" ((in 124 reviews)); "Good working environment and people" ((in 104 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Arcadis according to real employee reviews?

"Low salary and QS have to cove other departments expenses" ((in 262 reviews)); "Pay and compensation is low" ((in 161 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 129 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 63 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 62 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.

What are the top reviewed Arcadis locations?

Paris , Villeurbanne , Strasbourg , Lyon , Coullons , Toulouse , Marseille

Arcadis reviews

3.9

75% would recommend to a friend

(4,563 total reviews)

Heather Polinsky

50% 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 4,563 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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5K reviews

4.0

Nov 4, 2025

Nice People

Intern

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The workers are kind, and everyone seems to get along well. With the IBI Arcadis merger, there have been a lot of management shifts, which have been difficult.

Cons

I wish that more people came to the office; it can sometimes feel very empty, which doesn't make me want to go in.

Arcadis Response

7mo

We’re delighted to hear that you’ve found our team kind and collaborative, even during the management changes following the IBI Arcadis merger. We recognize your observation about the office sometimes feeling empty, and feedback like yours highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we shape an engaging and supportive environment for everyone. Thank you for sharing your insights, they help us improve our workplace experience for all.

2.0

Nov 3, 2025

Good place to work

Data analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Peers to work with

Cons

No special benefits, no encouragement for career advancement

Arcadis Response

7mo

We appreciate your positive feedback about having good peers to work with, we also recognize your observations about the benefits and encouragement for career advancement. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Thank you for sharing your feedback. Your insights are important as we strive to further improve support and career growth for our people at Arcadis.

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

7mo

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.

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