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 (228) , 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 (52) , 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 302 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 276 reviews)); "The benefits are good and they even offer a week of paid maternity/paternity leave for new parents." ((in 203 reviews)); "Great colleagues and some really brilliant individuals" ((in 129 reviews)); "Good working environment and people" ((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 254 reviews)); "Pay and compensation is low" ((in 162 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 130 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 59 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 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

(4,562 total reviews)

Heather Polinsky

50% 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 4,562 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

3.0

Mar 1, 2023

Good projects but caught in internal politics and policies

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company to work for with good people culture.

Cons

Career progression is hampered by its own policies and internal politics that prefer individuals over hard and smart people.

4.0

Feb 23, 2023

An OK company

Recruitment

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Overall a decent company to work for with good salary and benefits

Cons

Often worked additional hours -some difficult colleagues

Arcadis Response

3y

Thanks for taking the time to write a review. We appreciate feedback from past and present Arcadians. We hope you're enjoying your new role.

2.0

Feb 20, 2023

A firms that talks the talk

Associate director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Big, international. Major projects. No other pros, Bad systems, Average management, Prioritise process over people

Cons

Very aligned to one system, one way. Big firm with hierarchies perpetuating there own survival. Not great for the neurodivergent.

Arcadis Response

3y

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review for us. We are a 'People First' organisation, and constantly looking for ways to ensure this remains our focus. We'll take your feedback onboard, and good luck in your new role.

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