Good place to start a career - Geologist Arcadis Employee Review

4.0
Aug 14, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Very flexible. Preform good work and you get left alone for the most part. Good people.

Cons

Hard to find balance between field work and office work. Sometimes work is slow but still need to fill week with billable work.

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Arcadis Response
1y
Flexibility is often one of the top things we hear our employees love the most about working at Arcadis along with the people. We hear your challenges about field and office work and understand this can be difficult to navigate. If you have not done so already we encourage you to speak with your supervisor in case they can provide any suggestions that may make this easier for you.

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5.0
Jun 18, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The people and the work we do.

Cons

None really. Could use better pay consistencies and recognition of those who do well and are rewarded as such.

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Arcadis Response
1mo
We appreciate you sharing your experience of the amazing people and values as well as your thoughts on rewards and recognition structure for high performers. At Arcadis, we are committed to creating an environment where people can thrive, and feedback like yours helps us refine our approach so we can better support recognition, growth, and a rewarding employee experience for all team members. Thank you for sharing your experience.
3.0
Jul 14, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The company offers a high degree of flexibility, and the absence of micromanagement creates an environment where employees are trusted to manage their own work. The culture is generally positive, with low toxicity and respectful day‑to‑day interactions. There are many opportunities available, but they are not handed out; employees must actively seek them, and those who take initiative can grow. When you perform well, your work is recognized and you can maintain stability within the organization.

Cons

Favoritism sometimes influences who receives opportunities, and the environment can feel competitive, which may limit fair access to advancement. Some of the most desirable or high‑visibility projects are handled quietly and tend to be given to the same small group of people, creating the sense that access is based more on relationships than performance. In certain cases, employees have even heard comments suggesting a preference for filling roles based on gender, which is inappropriate and legally problematic. Promotion decisions can also be restrictive; for example, some employees are told they cannot be promoted because they would be “too expensive for the field,” a practice that feels both limiting and unfair. The company is not hiring enough field support, which places heavy pressure on senior staff who have no one to delegate to, while existing field staff remain stagnant with few paths forward. Compensation for employees already in the system tends to fall below market standards, and many people find they must leave the company to receive a market‑rate adjustment.

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