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.

What Arcadis locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Köln , Berlin , Darmstadt , München

Arcadis reviews

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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Reviews by job title

5K reviews

4.0

Apr 10, 2026

Great company

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice people to work with

Cons

If you aren't a fan of change then this isn't for you

Arcadis Response

1mo

We’re delighted to hear that you found Arcadis to be a great company and enjoyed working with nice people. It’s motivating to see this reflected in your experience, as we’re committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive. We also appreciate your feedback about change—at Arcadis, we believe in empowering our people to grow and adapt, and your perspective helps us ensure that our culture continues to support everyone through ongoing transformation. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

2.0

Apr 10, 2026

Good narrative, poor execution

Associate project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The role offers a high degree of flexibility and autonomy, with generally light workloads. There is limited oversight, and expectations are often loosely defined, allowing staff significant discretion over how—or whether—tasks are prioritised.

Cons

The organisation feels chaotic and transactional. High‑performing staff are treated as resources to be sold to clients, similar to a recruitment agency model, with little recognition of their broader value, indeed this is generally lost via poor management. Those who demonstrate competence often lose internal responsibilities and are redeployed externally to compensate for poor performance elsewhere. Meanwhile, some colleagues remain in internal roles despite consistently weak delivery receiving praise for effort rather than measurable outcomes.

Arcadis Response

1mo

We appreciate your thoughts about the flexibility and autonomy in your role, as well as your concerns regarding organizational structure, recognition, and management practices. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Insights like yours guide us as we strive to build a supportive and purpose-driven environment, ensuring recognition, clear communication, and meaningful professional growth for all team members. Thank you for taking the time to provide your insights.

4.0

Apr 10, 2026

not bad

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good company and good pay

Cons

bad commisions strucutre and bad culture

Arcadis Response

1mo

We recognize your observations about the commission structure and team culture, as well as your view that Arcadis is a good company with good pay. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Hearing both positive experiences and suggestions for improvement helps us remain mindful of how we evolve our culture and compensation practices for the benefit of all employees. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

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