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 (227) , Engineer (121) , Consultant (104) , Quantity Surveyor (82) , Senior Project Manager (75) , Senior Consultant (67) , 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 305 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 279 reviews)); "The benefits are good and they even offer a week of paid maternity/paternity leave for new parents." ((in 217 reviews)); "Great colleagues and some really brilliant individuals" ((in 124 reviews)); "Good working environment" ((in 104 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 157 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 127 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 63 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

(4,558 total reviews)

Heather Polinsky

52% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

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Arcadis has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 4,558 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

4.0

Jul 11, 2016

ARCADIS Review

Staff geologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company provides steady work to its employees with a good benefit package. The employees are trained well. Management is professional.

Cons

Long days in hash working conditions, company expects employees to do a lot of overtime work

2.0

Jun 14, 2016

50/50

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Forward thinking proactive company that provides a swish and functional working environment. Great team work within departments, always provided the correct tools to do the job.

Cons

50% of the Partners were excellent - cared for the business, staff and customers / clients. 50% were either plodding and didn't care, taking advantage of their position or just plain old corrupt

1.0

May 19, 2016

Don't do it!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, flexible working hours

Cons

Doesn't matter how hard you work you'll not get a pay rise or a bonus

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