Director of Capital and Estates
Susan Simon is the Director of Capital and Estates for the Medical Research Council (MRC). Susan’s role is to:
- ensure that MRC research facilities fully support the world-leading science delivered by MRC scientists, and are operated in accordance with relevant standards and legislation
- ensure that MRC complies with its responsibilities under health and safety, and to engage with the units and institutes to improve on health and safety performance
- ensure a close relationship between MRC and its units and institutes, and to provide support in developing project plans for future developments
- ensure that all estates-related projects are delivered within their given budgets and timelines and with the expected benefits
- represent MRC’s interests on projects in collaboration with universities and charities, ensuring good governance and protecting MRC investment
- support the Chief Operating and Finance Officer in the management of capital funds
- mentor staff in areas of project management, particularly setting up and managing construction projects.
Last updated: 31 March 2022