Is Arcadis a good company to work for as a Graduate Engineer?

Graduate Engineer professionals working at Arcadis have rated their employer with 4.1 out of 5 stars in 59 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Arcadis employees being 3.9 out of 5 stars. Search open Graduate Engineer Jobs at Arcadis now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Graduate Engineer interview questions at Arcadis .

Does Arcadis pay Graduate Engineer employees well?

Graduate Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Arcadis with 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 59 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 2.9% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Graduate Engineer salaries and benefits at Arcadis .

How happy are Graduate Engineer professionals working at Arcadis?

94% of Graduate Engineer employees at Arcadis would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 5% in the past 12 months. Graduate Engineer professionals have also rated Arcadis with a 4.5 rating for work-life-balance, 4.6 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.6 rating for culture and values and 4.5 rating 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 (64) , 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 305 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 275 reviews)); "Good benefits and a Remote Worker policy that is very good." ((in 212 reviews)); "Great colleagues and some really brilliant individuals" ((in 127 reviews)); "Great experience and the team used to be better" ((in 95 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 247 reviews)); "Low pay and over worked" ((in 159 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 123 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 62 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 60 reviews))

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Arcadis Graduate Engineer reviews

4.1

94% would recommend to a friend

(59 total reviews)

Heather Polinsky

100% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

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4.6

Culture & values

4.6

Diversity & inclusion

4.5

Work/Life balance

4.5

Career opportunities

4.2

Senior management

3.5

Compensation and benefits

Graduate Engineer employees have rated Arcadis with 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 59 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Graduate Engineer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Arcadis is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Graduate Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Bauwesen, Reparatur- und Wartungsservices industry (3.7 stars).

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3.0

Mar 31, 2026

Okay to start career, not good long-term

Graduate engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Big Team, possibility to learn a lot of work from other teams

Cons

Low salary, low pay rises, company tends to not win work in most teams currently

Arcadis Response

1mo

We appreciate you sharing your thoughts on starting your career at Arcadis, including the benefits of being part of a big team and learning from supportive teammates, as well as your concerns regarding remuneration, and recent business outlook. While we’re glad you recognized the learning opportunities within our teams, we also understand your concerns about compensation and business performance. Feedback like yours is valuable as we strive to offer a supportive and rewarding environment for all employees. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input

4.0

Mar 23, 2026

Good Work Culture

Graduate engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The work culture is great and my hours have been great and you get good recognition and work is interesting.

Cons

Pay is quite low for cost of living but higher than other design consultants so more of con for industry than Arcadis.

Arcadis Response

2mo

We appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the work culture, interesting projects, and the recognition you’ve received, as well as your feedback regarding remuneration and benefits. Your perspective helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace. At Arcadis, we’re committed to creating an environment where people feel valued and supported, and your input on compensation and benefits helps guide our ongoing efforts to ensure a rewarding experience for all team members. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input.

3.0

Mar 15, 2026

overall positive experience

Graduate engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

flexible work and good hours, good management team

Cons

fluctuating work load and low pay

Arcadis Response

2mo

We’re delighted to hear that you had an overall positive experience at Arcadis and appreciated the flexible work and supportive leaders. It’s motivating to see this reflected in your experience, as we’re committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive. We also recognize your feedback regarding fluctuating workload and remuneration, and we continually strive to improve our support and opportunities for all team members. Thank you for sharing your feedback. Your insights help guide our ongoing efforts to make Arcadis a great place to work for everyone.

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