Is Arcadis a good company to work for as a Principal Engineer/Program Manager?

Principal Engineer/Program Manager professionals working at Arcadis have rated their employer with 4.2 out of 5 stars in 96 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Arcadis employees being 3.9 out of 5 stars. Search open Principal Engineer/Program Manager Jobs at Arcadis now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Principal Engineer/Program Manager interview questions at Arcadis .

Does Arcadis pay Principal Engineer/Program Manager employees well?

Principal Engineer/Program Manager professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Arcadis with 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 96 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 8.5% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Principal Engineer/Program Manager salaries at Arcadis.

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 310 reviews)); "the ability to work on some of the biggest projects in the world and good work/life balance" ((in 273 reviews)); "The benefits are good and they even offer a week of paid maternity/paternity leave for new parents." ((in 207 reviews)); "Great colleagues and some really brilliant individuals" ((in 124 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 262 reviews)); "Pay and compensation is low" ((in 161 reviews)); "The merge caused uncertainty and poor management" ((in 129 reviews)); "Growth is slow if you are stuck with a bad manager" ((in 63 reviews)); "No bonuses and hard to progress" ((in 62 reviews))

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4.2

83% would recommend to a friend

(96 total reviews)

Heather Polinsky

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70% positive business outlook

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4.3

Culture & values

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Work/Life balance

3.9

Senior management

3.9

Career opportunities

3.7

Compensation and benefits

Principal Engineer/Program Manager employees have rated Arcadis with 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 96 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Principal Engineer/Program Manager professionals have an excellent working experience there. Arcadis is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Principal Engineer/Program Manager professionals compared to other employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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5.0

Jan 7, 2026

A great Place to work

Principal engineer

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Pros

I have found Arcadis to be a great place to work since joining six months ago as a Principal Engineer. I have quickly settled into my team, where I feel fully supported by my line manager, and my director is always accessible for work-related queries and professional development, including ICE progression. The office environment is welcoming and modern, and the social side is excellent — I’ve enjoyed attending both summer and Christmas parties, which have helped me feel part of the wider Arcadis community. The flexibility Arcadis offers enables me to manage hybrid working effectively, balancing my professional responsibilities and home life. There is a strong sense of progression and development in my team, and I feel optimistic about my future here. Overall, I would highly recommend Arcadis as a place to work, and I hope the rest of my career will continue with the business.

Cons

One area for improvement is that, compared to my previous roles, I have found myself a little less involved in the commercial aspects of projects. While I appreciate the strong support and focus on technical delivery, I would welcome more opportunities to engage with the commercial side of projects and business development

Arcadis Response

5mo

We’re delighted to hear that you have found Arcadis to be a great place to work, with a supportive team, good work culture, and provides you with growth opportunities. It’s motivating to see this reflected in your experience, as we’re committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive. Your recognition of our flexible working environment and ongoing support affirms our focus on building a collaborative and purpose-driven culture. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

5.0

Dec 2, 2025

Great people

Principal consultant

Recommend

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Pros

A supportive company with good managers and a lot of collective knowledge.

Cons

Not many. More collaborative meetings needed with colleagues in other regions.

Arcadis Response

5mo

We’re delighted to hear that you find Arcadis to have great people, a supportive culture and great source of knowledge. Your note on the need for more collaborative meetings with colleagues in other regions is valuable and helps us reflect on ways we can further strengthen connectivity and teamwork across our global community. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

5.0

Nov 8, 2025

Great Company, Fair Pay

Principal engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Great culture with a focus on employee. A lot of flexibility and good work / life balance.

Cons

Some offices operate as stand-alone and don't communicate well with other offices/staff.

Arcadis Response

7mo

We’re delighted to hear that you value our great culture, flexibility, and focus on work/life balance at Arcadis. It’s motivating to see this reflected in your experience, as we’re committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive. Your feedback on office communication and growth opportunities highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Thank you for sharing your feedback and advice to management.

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