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LIFE IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
JEFF LAWRENSON
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Jeff Lawrenson
• 1969 – 1973 SALFORD UNIVERSITY (STUDENT)
• 1973 - 1989 MERSEY & WEAVER RIVER AUTHORITYNORTH WEST WATER AUTHORITY
( ASSISTANT ENGINEER – EXECUTIVE MANAGER)
• 1989 – 1996 NATIONAL RIVERS AUTHORITY( SENIOR MANAGER)
• 1996 – 2011 ENVIRONMENT AGENCY(REGIONAL FLOOD RISK MANAGER)
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From 1994 Regional Flood Risk Manager
Responsibilities• Committee• Annual Works Programme• Capital• Maintenance• Flood Warning• Development Control• Staff Resources / Manpower Planning• SCE
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Key Events
CUMBRIA FLOODS• CARLISLE Nov 2005• KESWICK / COCKERMOUTH Jan 2009
REGIONAL BASE CONTROLLEREMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL
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Reflections of Life when I started
• Jobs were plentiful• Training was plentiful• Funding was plentiful• The role of Engineer to the
Authority was respected• Work was relaxed (9-5)• Not many floods
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Reflections of Life when I started
• Design was in house• Construction was in house• Engineers complained that they
were underpaid and misunderstood
• No e mails• 3 Day Week / Fuel rationing
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Reflections of Life when I finished
• Jobs were in short supply• Training was restricted• Funding was in short supply• The role of Engineer to the
Authority had disappeared• Work was demanding (flexi +)
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Reflections of Life when I finished
• Design was externalised• Construction was externalised• Frameworks in fashion• Engineers complained that they
were underpaid and misunderstood
• Frequent Floods
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Some other changes
• Media and PR• Public Engagement (EDD not DID)• Public Funding• Procurement – adversarial contracts• H S & W• Emergency Planning• Environmental
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In Future
• Public Funding• Resources (Size of Organisation)• VFM• Change (gradual, event driven,
political)• Skills & Expertise• Educated Client
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Tips for a successful career
• Own your own development• Retain Work life Balance• Change or accept• Take your work seriously, not
yourself• Be positive – Be happy
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Carlisle
Irishgate
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Willowholme
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• Other 2005 Photographs
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The Answer