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 301 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 281 reviews)); "Good benefits and a Remote Worker policy that is very good." ((in 197 reviews)); "Great colleagues and always ready to support" ((in 130 reviews)); "Great experience and the team used to be better" ((in 102 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 254 reviews)); "Low pay and work can be tedious" ((in 155 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 127 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 66 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 Arcadis locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Köln , Berlin , Darmstadt , München

Arcadis reviews

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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 Bauwesen, Reparatur- und Wartungsservices industry (3.7 stars).

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5K reviews

1.0

Apr 21, 2026

Layoff Engineering firm, that's what they specialize in - be very Cautious

Senior architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not a lot of pros, I would say nice staff, many who have left the firm due to strange restructuring. Good healthcare benefits for North America

Cons

Falling Earnings and Stock Values Yearly hundreds of Layoffs if not thousands Lowest Pay compared to all other engineering Firms No Advancement Ever, If you are not in europe forget about most of the good perks, ARCADIS NA is just a Human Resources group.

Arcadis Response

1mo

We recognize your observations about restructuring, team changes, and concerns regarding growth and remuneration. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Hearing a range of experiences allows us to stay mindful of how we evolve our culture and processes for the benefit of all employees. We remain committed to supporting our teams and fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, even during times of change. Thank you for raising these points.

3.0

Apr 21, 2026

Salary and benefits

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The current WFH setup is still better than the other companies'.

Cons

The salary isn't the best in the market right now.

Arcadis Response

1mo

We recognize your appreciation of the current hybrid setup being, and your concerns regarding remuneration. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. While we’re pleased that our flexible work arrangements are making a positive difference, we also understand the importance of compensation and are committed to continually reviewing how we support our people. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

4.0

Apr 18, 2026

Good Place to Work

Contract administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Big company, and there are lots of opportunities

Cons

It depends on the team you work with

Arcadis Response

1mo

We’re delighted to hear that you see Arcadis as a good place to work and appreciate the many opportunities available at a global company. We also recognize your observation team culture, and your advice for the management team. At the same time, feedback like yours reminds us to keep focusing on consistency across teams and to ensure every member feels valued and supported. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input.

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