Arcadis

Company Description

Arcadis is a global design and engineering consultancy that helps plan, design, and manage infrastructure and building projects—from highways and railways to hospitals and data centers. When cities need to adapt to climate change, companies want sustainable buildings, or governments plan major infrastructure, Arcadis provides the expertise. The company offers a full lifecycle of services: strategic consulting, architectural and engineering design, project management, and asset management. Arcadis specializes in four key areas—Resilience (climate adaptation and environmental solutions), Places (buildings and real estate), Mobility (transportation infrastructure), and Intelligence (digital solutions and data analytics). Notable project types include energy transition infrastructure, climate adaptation, and sustainable urban development. Founded in 1888 in the Netherlands, Arcadis has grown through numerous acquisitions to become one of the world's largest design and consultancy firms. Major acquisitions include IBI Group (Canada, 2022), DPS Group (life sciences specialists, 2022), and WSP Infrastructure Engineering GmbH (German rail, 2025). The company now operates in more than 40 countries across over 350 offices. Headquartered in Amsterdam's Zuidas business district with approximately 36,000-40,000 employees, Arcadis generated record net revenues of €3.9 billion in 2024 (€5 billion gross revenues), with a 16% increase in order backlog. Under CEO Peter Oosterveer, the company's 'Accelerating a Planet Positive Future' strategy positions Arcadis as a leader in sustainable transformation, helping clients decarbonize, adapt to extreme weather, and build resilient infrastructure.