Overall, it was a pleasant experience working with ARCADIS. - Environmental Scientist Arcadis Employee Review

3.0
Dec 13, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Large spectrum of clients. Variety of work. Work:Personal time is decent. Ability to build resume. Good benefits. Friendly work environment.

Cons

No bonuses are given. Uneven work schedule for people that primarily work in the field. Some weeks you could work 60-70 hrs and some you could struggle to get 20 hrs. The "billability" system they have in place can be a nuisance, especially for people that do a lot of field work. Some would work 40 hrs of billable work and 10 hrs of office work that is required to get the necessary paperwork/training in, but would only get paid for 40 hrs of work because the other 10 is overhead time. Basically 10 hrs of time required to do the job right isn't payed for, due to the billable system they have in place. Project management can be spotty. Some project managers will not go over work plans with you and expect you to do a lot of their job for them; with no recognition following, just negative reinforcement if it isn't done. Also, some project management expects you to bend over backwards for their project, with no regards to other projects going on in the office/area.

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5.0
Jun 18, 2026
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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
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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
Jun 9, 2026
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Pros

Leadership and operational teams are passionate about the work they do.

Cons

Company engages in frequent reorganization, leaving people at all levels in a constant state of flux.

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Arcadis Response
4d
We recognize your appreciation of the passion within our leadership and operational teams, as well as your concerns regarding challenges of frequent structural changes. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Hearing a range of experiences allows us to stay mindful of how we evolve our culture and strive to provide a stable, supportive environment for all employees. Thank you for raising these points and sharing your perspective.
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