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 4.0 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 (104) , 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 306 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 296 reviews)); "The benefits are good and they even offer a week of paid maternity/paternity leave for new parents." ((in 216 reviews)); "Great colleagues and some really brilliant individuals" ((in 131 reviews)); "Great experience and the team used to be better" ((in 107 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 253 reviews)); "Low pay and work can be tedious" ((in 159 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 128 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 61 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 59 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 are the top reviewed Arcadis locations?

Berlin , Darmstadt , München , Hamburg , Köln , Leipzig , Freiberg , Stuttgart , Hannover , Karlsruhe , Halle (Saale)

Arcadis reviews

3.9

75% would recommend to a friend

(4,555 total reviews)

Heather Polinsky

53% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

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Arcadis has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 4,555 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

5.0

Jan 28, 2026

About the company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very Good and very positive

Cons

lot of downtime in projects

Arcadis Response

4mo

We’re delighted to hear that you find your experience at Arcadis to be very good and positive. 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 note about downtime in projects, and 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.

3.0

Jan 28, 2026

Arcadis

Geologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Cool projects/travel and optional trip somewhere to promote career growth and exposure

Cons

pigeonholed experience, rare approval of moving up, bill-ability is stressed even when there’s no work to bill.

Arcadis Response

4mo

We recognize your observations about the promotion opportunities and the challenges around workload distribution, as well as your feedback regarding how to gain better experience. 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 for all team members. Thank you for raising these points and for sharing your feedback.

4.0

Jan 28, 2026

Good Company

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Company, good team, Decent work

Cons

Larger kitchen needed in manchester office

Arcadis Response

4mo

We appreciate you sharing your thoughts on Arcadis being a good company, your positive experience with the team, and we recognize your suggestions for onsite amenities. Your perspective helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace. Suggestions like yours regarding office facilities guide us as we strive to create a balanced, rewarding environment that supports collaboration and wellbeing for everyone. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input.

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