Demanding fast paced consultancy but level of work and pay below par - Environmental Consultant Arcadis Employee Review

3.0
1 Aug 2014
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Pros

There was a good environment within the organisation in the UK. Most of the offices are in very good locations throughout the UK. New staff were treated well and there is a good in-house training programme in place. Exposure to a variety of projects throughout UK and Europe. Potential for international travel. Given a lot of responsibility and pushed to perform at a high standard. Travel expenses are generous. Potential to work from home.

Cons

Poor rate of pay for new staff and bonuses are hard to come by. Level of work, particularly for graduates can be poor. Manual, physical work involved which is unusal for such a consultancy. Can be very difficult and slow process to move up the pay grades to a more senior position. A lot of driving and travel involved for site based consultants. Poor work-life balance. Most of time spent away from office.The Newmarket office can only be accessed by car.

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5.0
15 May 2026
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Pros

Awesome company, good experience overall

Cons

Consulting can be a drag after some time

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Arcadis Response
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We appreciate you sharing your experience that Arcadis is a good overall experience, while also noting that consulting can stale after some time. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Insights about market responsiveness and talent retention guide us as we shape a supportive and purpose-driven environment for all team members. Thank you for raising these points and sharing your feedback.
3.0
9 Jun 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
1d
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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