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?

76% 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 (103) , Quantity Surveyor (82) , Senior Project Manager (75) , Senior Consultant (66) , 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 299 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 276 reviews)); "The benefits are good and they even offer a week of paid maternity/paternity leave for new parents." ((in 213 reviews)); "Great colleagues and always ready to support" ((in 130 reviews)); "Great experience and the team used to be better" ((in 97 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 245 reviews)); "Low pay and over worked" ((in 159 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 129 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 65 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 63 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

76% would recommend to a friend

(4,543 total reviews)

Heather Polinsky

57% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

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 4,543 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 Construction, repair and maintenance industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

5K reviews

1.0

Jun 13, 2026

Hybrid model but low salary and poor commission

Rcruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working from home was the only pro

Cons

Salary is to to low, commission structure is a joke working like puppet for peanuts Recruitment manager had major ego issue couldnt find new business

Arcadis Response

13h

We recognize your appreciation of the hybrid setup and your observations about the remuneration, commission structure, and leadership challenges during your time at Arcadis. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Insights regarding compensation and management are important, and hearing a range of experiences allows us to stay mindful of how we evolve our culture and support for all employees. Thank you for raising these points and sharing your perspective.

3.0

Jun 11, 2026

Good pay but hard to find quality projects

Assistant project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay for my level but have been at the company a number of years

Cons

Struggle to get onto good projects

Arcadis Response

13h

We value your perspective on the remuneration and recognize your experience with diversity and involvement in projects. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Insights like these guide us as we continue shaping a supportive and purpose-driven environment, striving to provide rewarding opportunities for all team members. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

4.0

Jun 10, 2026

Good people and culture amid constant changes

Technical director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Big company, lots of good people / culture

Cons

Lots of change / restructure happening - sometimes feels too big

Arcadis Response

13h

We appreciate you sharing your perspective on the good people and culture at Arcadis, as well as your experience with the ongoing changes and restructuring. Your insights on the company culture and constant changes help guide our approach. We are committed to evolving in ways that support collaboration, growth, and stability for everyone, even as we adapt to organizational shifts. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

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