Arcadis Reviews

Pros

Great brand with strong values at the core Open / flexible working is highly encourages Diverse team Some really interesting projects

Cons

Clique and favouritism culture in the Business Transformation team is out of control - senior leaders are lost in their efforts to sort the issue they have caused. Certain people are 'appointed' in to role without consideration of anyone else. Recently across the team several incidents of discrimination from racial, gender and age related perspectives which just seem to be brushed under the rug. During COVID absolutely no chance of promotion as the process is paused and 'under review', despite strong financial performance and people working tirelessly to keep selling / delivering. Linked to clique / favouritism, is that project work is totally under appreciated. Internal work is valued much higher than client work, when the promotion process re-opens, it is likely those that were 'picked' for important internal roles will be first in line.

Pros

Quick and ready in working from home, and large propotion of the workers equiped with working remotely. Smaller offices outside of London have a nice family culture built on people.

Cons

I have seen some smart people join and leave, being not understood and no growth in hard skills Whilst those whose face fits rise to management quickly. The trick is to blag, blag and blag. No form of accountability, managers float in and out providing soundbite strategies without any idea of how to deliver. The only reason Arcadis has been sucessful is by the good bidding team, to win large scale projects to fill the pockets for years to come as we dither and underdeliver.

Pros

Some interesting work opportunities, good pay

Cons

Glass ceiling, lack of progression, poor work life balance

Pros

Good benefits; great projects; great people

Cons

Lot of changes within leadership