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 (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))

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

(4,530 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 4,530 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

3.0

May 20, 2026

Strong local team but poor company integration

Senior business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good local team interesting work

Cons

poor company wide integration lack of career path

Arcadis Response

1w

We recognize your observations about the strong local team and diverse projects, as well as your concerns around global strategy and growth opportunities. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Insights like yours guide us as we shape a supportive and purpose-driven environment for all team members, ensuring opportunities for growth and connection. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

4.0

May 19, 2026

Excellent flexibility and collaboration, but pay is low

Principal engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company offers excellent flexibility with hybrid working environment. Culture is highly collaborative and people are genuinely great to work with.

Cons

Base pay is lower than market average.

Arcadis Response

1w

We appreciate you sharing your feedback about the excellent flexibility with hybrid working and the highly collaborative culture at Arcadis, as well as your concerns regarding remuneration. At the same time, feedback about compensation 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 for the benefit of all employees. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

4.0

May 19, 2026

Good client sites with high autonomy, but strict office hours

Process/project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good client sites, high level of autonomy

Cons

in office every day, limited holiday schedule

Arcadis Response

1w

We appreciate you sharing your experience about good client sites and a high level of autonomy, as well as your thoughts on office setup and leave benefits. Your perspective helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace. At Arcadis, we aim to empower our people to make an impact, and feedback like yours helps us ensure we’re evolving in ways that support collaboration, flexibility, and growth for everyone. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input.

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Ausbildung zum Bauzeichner (w/m/d) am Standort Dresden

Dresden

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Business Development Leader – Real Estate Investment / Commercial Development (w/m/d)

Berlin

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Client Development Manager / Liaison Officer (w/m/d)

Rheinland-Pfalz

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Projektleiter Klimarisikobewertung und Anpassungsplanung (w/m/d)

Darmstadt

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Werkstudent Projektmanagement (w/m/d)

Berlin

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Strong local team but poor company integration

Excellent flexibility and collaboration, but pay is low

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