Arcos

About Us

Meet the Arcos Group Teams

At Arcos, our vision is to develop and foster lasting relationships with our clients by providing high quality engineering services and always engaging in open collaboration.

We are committed to achieving positive outcomes for our clients and the communities in which we operate. This commitment forms the foundation of our approach and reflects our belief that people must be at the centre of our engineering solutions.

Arcos Group staff have a diverse range of skills and experiences which is necessary to successfully complete the range of projects the company delivers.

Arcos Group focus on delivering projects efficiently whilst maintaining the highest standards.

Billy Blake

Director

Principal Geotechnical Engineer
B.Eng (Civ)(Hons), MIEAust, RPEQ, CPEng, NER, PRE, RPEVic

Billy Blake has 15 years’ experience as a geotechnical engineer throughout Australia, with international exposure. He is skilled in design, supervision, ground investigations, site inspections, slope stability analysis, risk assessments and management.

Billy’s cross-discipline approach ensures that geotechnical advice is collaborative and well-considered, taking into account other disciplines’ requirements to provide comprehensive solutions for clients.

He has contributed to approximately 5,000 projects varying in type and magnitude including railway infrastructure, electrical substations, water and sewage schemes, residential and commercial developments, power stations, solar farms, schools, sports fields, airports, port upgrades, and acid sulfate soils.

Billy’s track record is built on providing timely advice that keeps projects on schedule while upholding all legislative, community, and personal commitments to the highest standard.

Lachlan Swann

Director

Principal Civil Engineer
B.Eng (Civ)(Hons), MIEAust, RPEQ, CPEng, NER

Lachlan is a Chartered Civil Engineer with over 15 years’ of industry experience, covering Australia and the United Kingdom, as well as remote locations in developing countries.

His experience covers numerous phases of the project lifecycle, from strategic advisory and business case planning to detailed design and construction supervision. He is client focused, identifying and managing risk to ensure successful delivery of projects.

Lachlan’s background and experience has been gained in managing large scale infrastructure projects (project values up to $1.6 Billion) and focusing multi-discipline engineering teams to achieve successful outcomes.

Lachlan currently supports the local industry with his expertise in applying his design and construction management experience, including value-add engineering, hazard and risk mitigation, and effective communication between design and construction.

Grant Minchev

Director

Principal Civil Engineer
B.Eng (Civ)(Hons), MIEAust, RPEQ, CPEng, NER,

With over a decade of experience, Grant’s expertise spans residential, commercial, public realm redevelopments, defence, and major infrastructure projects, showcasing his adaptability across sectors.

A strong technical background enhances his role as a civil engineer. Experience in Australia and Europe has sharpened his project and design management skills, along with proficiency in industry software and expertise in civil, roads, and stormwater design.

Grant offers a unique set of skills having come from a design background. He is particularly skilled in gap analysis for his clients, often identifying gaps during feasibility studies to inform his clients.

His ability to understand client requirements, apply design scope, and identify potential issues helps streamline project lifecycles for efficient outcomes.