The firm has been appointed by leading built environment organisation, CECA (Civil Engineering Contractors Association), as its official employment partner nationally
The partnership will see the firm’s HR Rely service – one of the UK’s leading employment law and HR advisory services – support CECA’s 300+ member companies across England, Scotland and Wales.
It comes during a time of change for both the infrastructure and employment sectors in the UK. The partnership will provide civil engineering contractors with expert support on employment law and employee relations issues, empowering them to operate more efficiently and achieve their long-term strategic goals.
Jawaid Rehman, Partner who leads Weightmans’ HR Rely programme, said:
“We are really delighted to partner with CECA national. We’ve been working with CECA Midlands for a while now, and it feels like a natural step to roll that out across all their nations and regions.”
Seema Champaneri, Commercial Lead for HR Rely, said:
“Navigating the employment landscape has become increasingly complex, with growing responsibilities for employers – such as the upcoming Employment Rights Bill. Businesses are also facing more intricate challenges, including right-to-work compliance, supporting mental health, and managing flexible working requests.
“Through this new partnership CECA members will gain access to a dedicated team of experts delivering tailored, best-practice advice – backed by the strength and credibility of a national law firm.”
Commenting, CECA Midlands Director, Lorraine Gregory, said: “We are delighted to partner with Weightmans, and the HR Rely programme whose values align with CECA’s commitment to best practice, strategic insight, and delivering the best outcomes for our members and their clients.
“This relationship will enable CECA to continue to deliver on behalf of our members and support the UK’s infrastructure sector at a crucial time, when it is central to the UK Government’s strategic priorities and primed to drive economic growth.
“We look forward to working with Weightmans to represent civil engineering contractors across the UK, and ensure our members have access to leading HR and employment advice as they deliver for businesses and communities nationwide.”
To find out more about HR Rely, visit the website.