Is Arcadis a good company to work for?

Arcadis has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 5,958 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 74% of employees would recommend working at Arcadis to a friend and 56% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Arcadis have been left by employees working as Technical Intern , Water Engineer and Geologist II .

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?

74% 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 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Arcadis?

Project Manager (227) , Engineer (121) , Consultant (104) , Quantity Surveyor (83) , Senior Project Manager (76) , 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 305 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 287 reviews)); "Good benefits and vacation accumulation" ((in 216 reviews)); "Great colleagues and always ready to support" ((in 133 reviews)); "Great experience and the team used to be better" ((in 105 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Arcadis according to real employee reviews?

"So no surprise that the salaries are low and there is always a reason why sadly we can't increase your salary at the moment" ((in 251 reviews)); "Low pay and over worked" ((in 163 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 126 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 63 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 62 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?

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Arcadis reviews

3.9

74% would recommend to a friend

(4,575 total reviews)

Heather Polinsky

47% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.5

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 4,575 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 Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

5K reviews

3.0

Jul 23, 2026

Good work-life balance, but slow growth and low pay

Staff electrical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance. Flexibility of work hours based on line managers. Remote work option available.

Cons

Consulting so meeting financial billability. Not enough bonuses as compared to competitors. Slow growth and comparatively less compensation.

Arcadis Response

1d

We’re delighted to hear that good work-life balance, flexibility, and remote work options have been positive parts of your experience at Arcadis, and we recognize your observations about billable work, rewards structure, growth opportunities, and remuneration. Your feedback on career growth, rewards, and the consulting environment is also important, as it helps us reflect and continue strengthening a balanced, rewarding workplace where our people can thrive and grow. Thank you for sharing your thoughtful input.

3.0

Jul 23, 2026

Flexible work but challenging consultant culture

Assistant engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible working, work from home

Cons

Consultant culture - Find your own work

Arcadis Response

1d

We appreciate you sharing your feedback on flexible working and the consultative work approach. We believe in empowering our people to make an impact, and it’s great to know that flexibility and working from home resonate with you. Your perspective on finding your own work is also valuable, as it helps us reflect and continue strengthening our workplace in ways that support collaboration, growth, and a balanced experience for our people. Thank you for sharing your experience.

4.0

Jul 22, 2026

Good work-life balance but few locals in leadership

Senior bim technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

its a Great work life balance

Cons

Few locals are on top, mostly foreigners and India people

Arcadis Response

1d

We’re delighted to hear that you value the great work-life balance, and we recognize your observations about leadership representation and opportunities for local talent. At Arcadis, we believe in empowering our people to make an impact, and it’s great to know that work-life balance resonates with you. Your perspective also helps us reflect and continue strengthening an inclusive workplace where people can grow, contribute, and see opportunities for development across all levels of the organization. Thank you for sharing your perspective.

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Good work-life balance, but slow growth and low pay

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Good work-life balance but few locals in leadership

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