Is Arcadis a good company to work for?

Arcadis has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 5,942 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 75% of employees would recommend working at Arcadis to a friend and 57% 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?

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 278 reviews)); "The benefits are good and they even offer a week of paid maternity/paternity leave for new parents." ((in 201 reviews)); "Great colleagues and always ready to support" ((in 125 reviews)); "Good working environment and people" ((in 105 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 255 reviews)); "Pay is low and can be improved" ((in 160 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 131 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 63 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 61 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?

New York , Atlanta , Highlands Ranch , Houston , Los Angeles , Denver , Chicago , San Francisco , Columbus , Syracuse , Irvine , Raleigh , Boston , Phoenix , Seattle , White Plains , Novi , Washington , Portland , Dallas , Tampa , Indianapolis , Jacksonville , Austin , Minneapolis , Fair Lawn , San Diego , Middletown , Baton Rouge , Philadelphia

Arcadis reviews

3.9

75% would recommend to a friend

(4,563 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 4,563 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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5K reviews

4.0

Aug 8, 2025

Not a bad company but very big

Architectural technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-work remote -young management -multiple office location -good pay and benefits

Cons

-unorganized -not very challenging career wise -not so much growth opportunity

Arcadis Response

8mo

We appreciate your recognition of our work arrangements and team dynamics. At Arcadis, we strive to create a supportive environment and flexible opportunities that empower our people. We also acknowledge your concerns about organization, career progression, and growth opportunities. We recognize the importance of clear career pathways and continuous development, and are actively investing in structured learning programs, mentorship, and process improvements to help our colleagues grow and thrive.

5.0

Aug 6, 2025

Work life balance

Senior geotechnical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility is the best in Arcadis

Cons

Nothing in my mind yet

Arcadis Response

11mo

Thank you for your positive review! It’s great to know that you appreciate the flexibility at Arcadis.

5.0

Aug 6, 2025

HS

H&s manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company flexible environment all are highly skilled staff and employees.

Cons

As of now nothing to say all i say great place to work

Arcadis Response

8mo

We’re delighted to hear that you find Arcadis to be a good company with a flexible environment and highly skilled staff. Your positive feedback affirms our commitment to fostering a collaborative and skilled workplace where employees can thrive. We strive to maintain an environment that supports both personal and professional growth, ensuring a great experience for all team members. Thank you for sharing your experience. We truly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to know that you consider Arcadis a great place to work.

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