James Theobalds C Eng Mice (He/His)
About James Theobalds C Eng Mice (He/His)
James Theobalds is a Transaction Director at Arup with over 15 years of experience in infrastructure projects, specializing in renewable energy and utility infrastructure sectors.
Title at Arup
James Theobalds currently serves as the Transaction Director at Arup, a role he has held since 2019. Before this, he worked as Associate Transaction Director for Renewables and Utility Infrastructure at Arup in UKMEA starting from 2016. His responsibilities include providing expert technical advice and due diligence services to institutional investors in the renewable energy and utility infrastructure sectors.
Previous Roles at Arup
James Theobalds' association with Arup spans over multiple roles. He worked as Transaction Associate Director - Business and Investor Advisory in 2016 across Manchester and London. From 2011 to 2016, he was employed as a Senior Consultant for Transaction Advice in Manchester. Additionally, he served as a Senior Engineer in Civil Engineering from 2002 to 2011, also based in Manchester.
Education and Qualifications
James Theobalds attained a certificate in Energy Strategy from Warwick Business School, University of Warwick, in 2017. He holds a 2:1 MEng Hons in Civil Engineering from The University of Manchester, which he received in 2002. He possesses a Level 3 Certificate in Corporate Finance from the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments and is an Affiliate Member of the Institute of Asset Management with a Certificate in Asset Management.
Areas of Expertise
James Theobalds specializes in advising on both onshore and offshore energy infrastructure projects. He has extensive experience in providing clear advice centered on deal value drivers, helping clients maximize the value of potential opportunities. His expertise extends to developing and executing procurement strategies, including the creation of associated documents and contract administration.
Professional Background
With over 15 years of experience in delivering and advising on infrastructure projects, James Theobalds has a strong background in management consulting, asset management, procurement, and technical design within civil infrastructure disciplines. He focuses on providing expert technical advice and due diligence services to institutional investors in the renewable energy and utility infrastructure sectors.