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 284 reviews)); "The benefits are good and they even offer a week of paid maternity/paternity leave for new parents." ((in 200 reviews)); "Great colleagues and some really brilliant individuals" ((in 122 reviews)); "Good working environment and people" ((in 104 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 252 reviews)); "Low pay and over worked" ((in 167 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 129 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 59 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 57 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

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.0

Culture & values

3.6

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

3.4

Compensation and benefits

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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Reviews by job title

5K reviews

4.0

Oct 22, 2025

Overall it was a good experience

Intermediate environmental scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly workspace to work for anyone

Cons

Less project available to work on

Arcadis Response

7mo

We’re delighted to hear that you find the workspace at Arcadis friendly and inclusive for all. We recognize your feedback regarding the limited number of available projects and appreciate you bringing this point to our attention. Insights like yours help us identify ways to enhance development opportunities and ensure a more engaging experience for our team. Thank you for sharing your perspective, it allows us to continue improving our workplace for everyone.

4.0

Oct 22, 2025

Excellent Growth Opportunities for Interns in building science

Mechanical design intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunities to learn 3d modelling on software platforms such as Revit, Autocad, Microstation.

Cons

Very high workload for new grads and limited mentorship after internship.

Arcadis Response

7mo

We’re delighted to hear that you find excellent growth opportunities at Arcadis, especially in learning 3D modeling on platforms such as Revit, AutoCAD, and MicroStation. Your recognition affirms our focus on building a collaborative and purpose-driven culture. We strive to empower our interns, providing them with valuable experiences that enhance their skills and prepare them for successful careers. Thank you for sharing your feedback. We truly appreciate your insights and are committed to continuously supporting our team members and improving our mentorship programs.

4.0

Oct 20, 2025

Great workplace to settle!

Assistant structural engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Inclusivity and transparency. Flexibility in work hours. Hybrid structure. HMO with dependent. Enough leave credits. Compensated recognitions.

Cons

Career progression is a bit slow. Yearly increase is relatively low.

Arcadis Response

7mo

We truly appreciate your honesty and are delighted to hear that you consider Arcadis a great workplace, especially valuing our inclusivity, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. Your recognition of our efforts in promoting transparency and offering a hybrid work structure is encouraging and aligns with our continuous efforts to enhance employee satisfaction. Your insights contribute to our journey of continuous improvement. Thank you once again for your feedback.

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