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 297 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 278 reviews)); "Good benefits and a Remote Worker policy that is very good." ((in 186 reviews)); "Great colleagues and some really brilliant individuals" ((in 126 reviews)); "Good company welfare and working environment" ((in 99 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 246 reviews)); "Low pay and work can be tedious" ((in 161 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 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).

Reviews by job title

5K reviews

4.0

Nov 27, 2025

Good

Apprentice engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good as a start into professional work

Cons

Can struggle with workload from time to time

Arcadis Response

5mo

We’re delighted to hear that you found your role as a good start to professional work, and we recognize your observation about the workload management. It’s motivating to see your positive experience reflected, as we’re committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive. Feedback like this also highlights areas we can continue to strengthen, such as supporting our teams in managing workload balance and growth opportunities. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

4.0

Nov 25, 2025

Walk the Walk

Programme controls director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Generally care about employee wellbeing, and there is room for development

Cons

Employees can sometimes take advantage and the company does not stamp it out

Arcadis Response

5mo

We recognize your observations about employee wellbeing and opportunities for development. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Insights like yours guide us as we continue shaping a supportive and purpose-driven environment for all team members, ensuring our values are reflected in everyday actions. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

4.0

Nov 24, 2025

Great company

Water/wastewater engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Different projects get to learn a lot. Good flexibility, and work life balance. Ability to work remotely.

Cons

Hard to get promoted - need lots of experience in the field.

Arcadis Response

5mo

We’re delighted to hear that you enjoy the variety of projects, flexibility, work-life balance, and the ability to work remotely at Arcadis. We also recognize your feedback about promotion and the need for more experience, which helps us stay mindful of how we evolve our culture and support career growth for all employees. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

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