Quantity Surveying Placement Student - Quantity Surveying Placement Student Arcadis Employee Review

2.0
Apr 15, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

They work on lots of large projects across many sectors. Have good corporate events. The London office has a free bar paid for by the partners, 6-8 on thursdays and fridays.

Cons

I was managed very poorly. I was given a laptop and told to do some training activities on their intranet. Once I'd learnt how to measure drawings on CAD Measure those were the majority of jobs I was given, long and arduous jobs. Learning nothing, just doing the same thing every day, clicking and transferring the measures to Excel. A placement student is there to learn, not to be used as just another cog in the engine.

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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
Jun 3, 2026
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flexibility, exposure to large scale projects and high profile clients

Cons

bonus structure not well defined, very bureaucratic company overall

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Arcadis Response
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We recognize your appreciation of flexibility and exposure to global-scale projects and high-profile clients, as well as your concerns regarding the bonus structure. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. While we are committed to providing opportunities for impactful project work and career growth, we understand the importance of clear reward structures and streamlined processes, and your feedback will help guide ongoing improvements. Thank you for sharing your feedback.
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